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CPT_25_15 Road & structures engineering services contract

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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25 Mar 2025 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract titled 'CPT_25_15 Road & structures engineering services contract' to Ridge & Partners LLP. This falls under the accounting and auditing services industry category, with a focus on consulting for road engineering within the Strategic Road Network in National Highways accounts. The contract, awarded through a selective procurement method, was made official on 10th March 2025 and will commence on 1st April 2025, running initially until 31st March 2026. There is an option for four additional one-year extensions, potentially extending the term until 31st March 2030. The total contract value is estimated at £375,000 inclusive of VAT, to be executed in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in road and infrastructure engineering services, particularly those with expertise in assessment and valuation processes. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suited to compete given the contract's scale and the specific consultancy requirements. Engaging in this contract can bolster a firm's portfolio by aligning with a high-profile public sector entity like the NAO and participating in critical national infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_25_15 Road & structures engineering services contract

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Ridge & Partners LLP who will be expected to consult on road engineering assumptions underpinning the valuation of the Strategic Road Network (SRN) in the National Highways (NH) accounts, including assessing the condition-based depreciation estimates. This contract has been direct awarded using Lot 1: Business of Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3). The new contract will run for an initial period of 1 year from Tuesday 1st April 2025 until Tuesday 31st March 2026, with the option to further extend for a period of up to 4 years (4 periods of 12 months) until Sunday 31st March 2030 at the NAO's discretion. The estimated contract value will be PS375,000 inclusive of VAT over the 5 years duration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c42d998-a761-4efb-a6f0-8a1e750645c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f36ea96-838b-4b1c-a0e7-a8064a1e7e1f
Current Stage
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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 AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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