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SAFE win a place on NHS SBS framework
January 18, 2021
Following the submission of a successful bid, SAFE are proud to be included in the NHS SBS internal and external audit services, counter fraud, and financial assurance services framework offering very competitive pricing from leading players in the market.
The framework provides a fully OJEU compliant route to market for the provision of audit services covering a wide range of specialisms including counter fraud and ancillary services.
It offers NHS and Public Sector organisations within the UK, the ability to directly award a contract to SAFE; providing a timely and compliant route to market to meet your requirements.
NHS SBS state that the framework offers potential saving opportunities of 10-15% but in our first bid under the framework SAFE were able to offer one contracting authority a saving of over £84,000; representing a 26% reduction in spend over their incumbent provider.
SAFE has the expertise, experience and capacity to provide a high quality counter fraud service to your organisation and the NHS SBS framework makes it easier to engage our services and start realising the benefits.
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