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A66 TransPennine, M6 Lune Gorge, A417 Missing Link

National Highways

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13 Oct 2026 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited commissioned deep-dive forensic audits of three major road schemes being delivered by Kier Highways through its Regional Delivery Partnership programme: the A66 Trans-Pennine project, the M6 Lune Gorge scheme and the A417 Missing Link. The first two schemes were in development and undertaking advanced works; the A417 was scheduled to open to traffic in spring 2027. The requirement is for specialist audit services examining selected projects in the programme. Delivery locations are described broadly across the United Kingdom and other territories, rather than tied to a single named town or site.

The procurement is complete and awarded. National Highways used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. Deloitte was selected for the contract, with an award value of £240,000. The award date was 6 October 2026, and the contract period runs from 6 October to 11 December 2026. The tender submission deadline was 16 September 2026. The contract covers audits of the three named road schemes; the published procurement information does not set out separate lots or evaluation criteria. The tender was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, although the selected supplier was a large business.

For firms competing for a comparable future requirement from National Highways, this award demonstrates demand for forensic auditing across major road-infrastructure projects at different delivery stages, from development and advanced works through to a scheme approaching opening. Credible suppliers would need to show they can examine complex highway projects and provide rigorous, evidence-based audit findings across multiple schemes within a defined programme. Experience working with large infrastructure delivery partners, understanding project controls and governance, and the capacity to mobilise specialist audit teams would be commercially relevant. The framework call-off route also shows that access to an applicable framework is important to competing for this type of work. Although SMEs were considered suitable, the selected supplier was a large professional-services firm, indicating that capability and capacity to serve a substantial client programme matter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A66 TransPennine, M6 Lune Gorge, A417 Missing Link

Notice Description

National Highways is looking to set up a contract(s) for provision of a series of deep dive forensic audits to a selected number of Project within the RDP Programme being delivered by Kier Highways. The schemes to be audited are; 1) A66 TransPennine project - currently in the development phase undertaking advanced works 2) M6 Lune Gorge - currently in the development phase undertaking advanced works 3) A417 Missing Link - scheduled to Open for Traffic in spring 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1edabd21-d858-454e-b4a8-46a0b2fb8fcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1632ab7d-2072-46a0-bbcc-5e6b850e2c3c
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 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
B4 6GA
Postcode Area
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

Deloitte LLP

Further Information

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