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title: "National Fraud Initiative (NFI) Data Matching Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03eaea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH AGENT CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2024-11-08"
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# National Fraud Initiative (NFI) Data Matching Services

Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH AGENT CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03eaea

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## Summary

The Minister for the Cabinet Office, acting through the Crown Commercial Service, has awarded a contract for the provision of National Fraud Initiative (NFI) Data Matching Services. This contract, which focuses on the category of database and operating software packages, is worth up to £7.5 million and will run initially for 57 months, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. Located in Liverpool, this initiative requires a managed service provider to deliver all aspects of the NFI, ensuring compliance with Cabinet Office security standards. The competitive procedure with negotiation was utilised to select the supplier, and key dates include the start of the procurement process on 29th September 2023, the tender submission deadline on 23rd October 2023, and the signing of the contract on 1st July 2024. The procurement stage is currently complete, and the contract is now active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in database systems, software packages, and electronic data management. Companies with expertise in data matching, analytics, and innovative technology solutions, particularly those experienced in handling Government contracts and adhering to stringent security standards, will find this contract integral for business growth. SMEs are encouraged to participate, especially those that can foster close collaboration and drive continuous programme development. The NFI aims to tackle fraud and overpayments across the UK, making it a crucial project for businesses capable of providing high-quality, secure, and innovative data solutions.

## Notice

The Cabinet Office requires a managed service to deliver all aspects of National Fraud Initiative (NFI) in an environment that meets the Cabinet Office security requirements and is accredited against relevant Government Information Assurance Standards. The supplier will work in partnership with the Cabinet Office to jointly drive innovation and continual programme development. Innovation and embracing new technology to evolve the NFI, as well as interoperability with other services, will be key.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cabinet Office requires a managed service to deliver all aspects of National Fraud Initiative (NFI) in an environment that meets the Cabinet Office security requirements and is accredited against relevant Government Information Assurance Standards. The supplier will be expected to ensure that the system is updated in line with future Government security standards and future changes to data protection legislation. The NFI is a complex project requiring expertise, flexibility and close collaboration. The supplier will be required to work in partnership with the Cabinet Office to jointly drive innovation and continual programme development. For example, developing enhanced data matching/analytics techniques, overcoming specific data related problems, contacting participants needing support and developing enhanced functionality for the NFI web application. Innovation and embracing new technology to evolve the NFI, as well as interoperability with other services, will be key. The value of the opportunity is up to PS7.5 Million across 81 months (initial duration of the contract is for 57 months, with an option to extend for 24 months). Of this figure PS4 Million is Core Spend with PS3.5 Million as the Gross Revenue from the Gainshare. The Gross Revenue element will be split with the NFI.

Renewal: The contract will be subject to renewal at the end of this award on the assumption that the Government policy in the area of Fraud is a longer term requirement come 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036190-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | £7,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH AGENT CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEE CONTRACTS FINDER NOTICE FOR FULL SUPPLIER LIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48610000 - Database systems
- 48611000 - Database software package
- 48612000 - Database-management system
- 48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)
- 48614000 - Data-acquisition system

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036190-2024
- 29 Sep 2023 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028877-2023
- 27 Jul 2023 at 13:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021846-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2626359f-1df1-437c-b47c-af88e4c26e6e
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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