Tender

Forensic Audit Framework

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Tender

14 Dec 2020 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Forensic Audit Framework" is initiated by Highways England, located in Birmingham, England. It falls under the services category, specifically focusing on accounting and auditing services (CPV 79210000). The current stage of the procurement is at the tender period, which is open and will close on 11th January 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2021 and will conclude on 31st January 2025. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing a wider range of suppliers to enter the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in auditing and financial services. Companies that specialise in independent auditing and can demonstrate expertise in contractual compliance and performance assessment will find this an advantageous tender to pursue. The discreet package orders provide a flexible approach, allowing successful bidders to engage in various audit activities aligned with Highways England's diverse projects and programmes.

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Notice Title

Forensic Audit Framework

Notice Description

The intention of this new Framework is to procure fully independent auditing of the commercial activities associated with current and future projects. This will be delivered via discreet Package Orders which will be for thorough and focused audit activities which could be targeted at any of Highways England's projects, programmes or third party procurement agreements. The scope of the audits will be to focus on the contractual compliance, activities and performance of Highways England's third party providers as well as the interaction with and of the activities of internal Highways England team who are part of project / programme delivery. This is to ensure the validity, integrity, reliability and independence of the audit findings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb6242e-8e21-42aa-9cde-8a38cc2408ae
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
brad.benson@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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