SAFE win a place on the YPO framework
August 27, 2024
Following the submission of a successful bid, SAFE are proud to be included in the YPO Internal Audit and Assurance, and Counter Fraud Investigation Services Framework. Beating stiff competition, our bid was the highest scoring in Lot 3: Counter Fraud Investigation Services.
YPO is one of the largest public sector purchasing consortiums in the UK, and the inclusion of SAFE on the framework means that the following organisations can easily access our award winning, cost-effective services:
• Local authority councils,
• Educational establishments,
• Police, fire and rescue, maritime/coastguard agency emergency services,
• NHS bodies, the HSC (Northern Ireland) and ambulance services,
• Central government departments and their agencies,
• Registered charities,
• And more, full list available here.
The framework offers buyers two routes to market, Direct Award and Further Competition, Direct Award is a quick, simple, and compliant option that achieves value for money for all customers who wish to call off from the framework agreement.
SAFE has the expertise, experience and capacity to provide a high quality services to your organisation and the YPO framework makes it easier to engage our services and start realising the benefits. Find out more
here.
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As fraud risks continue to evolve, staying informed and vigilant is more important than ever. This summer, SAFE is proud to launch a comprehensive Fraud Awareness Webinar Series designed to equip our clients and the wider healthcare community with the knowledge and tools to detect, prevent, and respond to fraud effectively. Why Attend? Fraud is a growing threat that impacts organisations across all industries. Our expert-led webinars will cover a range of timely topics, including mandate fraud, imposter fraud, the fraud triangle and the benefits of early intervention.

When Sarah Whitaker approached an introductory care agency to find a carer for her 89 year old father she expected they would refer a suitably qualified and professional carer. Instead, Sarah was 'horrified' to discover that an unqualified imposter had been in her fathers home for almost three weeks! Unfortunately Sarah's story, reported by Sky News , is not as uncommon as one might expect. In January 2024, a man admitted impersonating a nurse and accessing resuscitation and children's areas at a hospital in Glasgow (BBC News) . SAFE has experience of dealing with a number of similar cases where an unqualified imposter had been found to be working in place of the qualified professional that was expected.