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C0024 Smart Motorways Audit Service

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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24 Aug 2023 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Highways organisation in Birmingham, England, has awarded a contract for the "C0024 Smart Motorways Audit Service" with a value of £366,724.05. The procurement method used was "selective" through calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on August 18, 2023, with the contract period starting on August 21, 2023, and ending on August 31, 2024.

This opportunity, suitable for large businesses, involves project and design preparation services in the services category. Businesses with expertise in auditing, procurement, and supply chain management can benefit by competing for this contract. The location for service delivery is in London, creating growth prospects for businesses in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0024 Smart Motorways Audit Service

Notice Description

Working in conjunction with the Alliance Commercial Assurance Lead and the Client SMPA Commercial Lead (Service Manager), the consultant will be expected to; o Develop, lead and manage the implementation of an Alliance Defined Cost audit regime including Lot 1, 2 and 3 Partners along with associated Client Costs across Performance Period 4 (April 2023- March 2024). As a minimum, the regime should confirm that; o Defined Cost have been properly incurred in providing the works and is allowable in accordance with the Alliance contract. o A robust audit trail of accounts and exists to support the Alliance and Client Costs. o Evidence exists that the invoiced cost has been paid in full without the application of discounts or rebates. o Ensure annual performance statement to the Client on performance is robust and supported by evidence those performance levels have been achieved. o Ensure Goals payment amounts are correctly applied in accordance with the Implementation Plan o Ensure Budget performance is correctly reflected in accordance with the Contract With support with the Procurement and Supply chain team and Lot 3 Partners, develop and deliver an audit regime to ensure subcontract cost have been properly assessed in accordance with various subcontract forms and that Alliance procurement processes have been complied with. Support Lot 3 Partners develop and deliver an audit regime for subcontractors Defined Cost incurred in relation to cost-based subcontracts forms. Support the Alliance commercial team proving interim cost assurance for Application for Payments. Periodic verification of cost allocation at a scheme level to ensure costs are allocated correctly within the Cost Breakdown Structure. Periodic provision of unit cost data in accordance with the Clients Commodity Breakdown Structure. Deliver the annual audit and interim account regime for each Performance Period under the Alliance contract. Note - this should be largely based on progressive delivery of service across the Performance Period. Support the Client in delivering an assurance regime of Client Costs. At regular intervals (no greater than three months), provide to the Alliance Manager a detailed report identifying the nature and extent of costs audited to date, any issues identified, current status and the quantum of any resultant adjustments to the account. Ensure robust records are maintained by the Partners including providing support where required to ensure a minimum standard to record keeping is achieved across the Alliance. Supporting the Alliance Commercial Assurance Lead to continue to develop the broader Alliance commercial assurance regime including defining and managing resource requirements. Ensure adherence to the SMP Alliance contract in the production of Earned Value Measurement by the assurance of the Primavera P6 schedules issued by the Alliance Team, along with the associated documentation that supports those schedules. In order that the National Highways

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ed62317-e9b0-442c-b58f-d882ecad707f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ca0fe8e-bedf-42c8-89b1-e364d1956a99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£366,724 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£366,724 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpmsframework@nationalhighways.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
TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS

Further Information

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