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2-256 Area 10 Forensic Assurance

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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27 Jul 2020 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is seeking to establish a forensic assurance contract titled "2-256 Area 10 Forensic Assurance" within the research and development services sector. This procurement was initiated as a tender process and has currently reached the award stage. The tender period ended on 17th July 2020, with the contract period running from 23rd July 2020 to 31st August 2020, involving a total contract value of £30,000. The project addresses outstanding commercial claims via a forensic audit methodology and is expected to facilitate collaboration with the Commercial team.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic auditing and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, given the preference for their involvement in this contract. Companies with expertise in developing transparent audit methodologies and a track record of working with public sector organisations, especially within the United Kingdom, should consider competing for this contract to leverage their capabilities and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

2-256 Area 10 Forensic Assurance

Notice Description

Highways England intends to establish an informed position through this forensic audit to aid its efforts to closeout outstanding commercial claims. This is a commission to work with our Commercial team, to build on the findings of the previous audits and develop and implement transparent audit methodology to reach an independent assessment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d1cdd40-5df4-4de2-bbf6-86f130cf876d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84465dd2-d59f-4af6-8a07-07b999e3de7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spats_framework_lots_2to6@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER AND TOWNSEND

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