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F0035 Forensic Audit Services to deliver third line of defence of payments to RDP suppliers - B

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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12 Feb 2026 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by National Highways Limited, focused on forensic audit services under the title "F0035 Forensic Audit Services to deliver third line of defence of payments to RDP suppliers - B." Categorised within auditing services (CPV code 79212000), this selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £189,483.98, spans a global location reach, including the UK and other regions. The tender was awarded to The Orange Partnership Limited, a large organisation, with the award notice published on 12th February 2026. The contract period commenced on 5th January 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in forensic auditing, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive compliance reviews and objective analyses. It highlights growth potential for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria favour their involvement. Businesses within auditing services and those experienced in delivering objective reviews as part of framework agreements stand well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, exploiting National Highways Limited's expansive audit requirements and geographic scope across multiple territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

F0035 Forensic Audit Services to deliver third line of defence of payments to RDP suppliers - B

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. This suite of audits will an objective and evidence-based review of the project's compliance to NH governance requirements and contractual obligations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50b6bb05-d598-4762-a510-facd1a90072e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/761788a4-e194-4e92-9b55-707468f9a804
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
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
£189,483 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,483 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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 LIMITED
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ORANGE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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