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C0034 Forensic Cost Audit M6 J21a - 26

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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21 Aug 2023 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Highways organisation in England has awarded a contract for the provision of forensic cost audit services in London. The tender, titled "C0034 Forensic Cost Audit M6 J21a - 26," falls under the services category. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from August 21, 2023, to December 31, 2023, with a tender deadline of August 18, 2023.

This contract offers opportunities for large organisations like Arcadis, which won the bid, to deliver services that involve auditing defined costs, supporting budget performance, and ensuring payment accuracy. Businesses with expertise in forensic auditing and contract compliance would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0034 Forensic Cost Audit M6 J21a - 26

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-127e4acc-b3b3-4989-bbb9-48231b0f0286
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77367186-2eb9-45ac-95ff-db2ddc3262b0
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
£48,204 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,204 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 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 Dec 2023 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Notice Documents

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