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F0034 Forensic Audit Services to deliver third line of defence of payments to RDP suppliers - A

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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12 Dec 2025 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England, has completed an award process for a contract titled "F0034 Forensic Audit Services to deliver third line of defence of payments to RDP suppliers - A." The procurement is classified under auditing services, addressing projects in locations such as the A63 Castle Street, Hull, M3 - J9, and A47 Tuddenham. This contract involves providing forensic audit services and is part of a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with Deloitte LLP awarded the contract on 3 December 2025, and audits are scheduled from 2 December 2025 to 31 March 2026. The contract value is £184,000.

This opportunity reflects a strategic engagement in auditing services, beneficial for businesses specialising in compliance and governance reviews within major infrastructure projects. Companies that have experience in delivering objective and evidence-based audits and are equipped to adhere to stringent governance requirements would find this contract conducive to expanding their portfolio. This tender particularly appeals to small and medium-sized enterprises due to its suitability criteria. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility and credibility in the industry while driving business growth through an established partnership with government bodies like National Highways Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

F0034 Forensic Audit Services to deliver third line of defence of payments to RDP suppliers - A

Notice Description

National Highways is looking to set up a contract for provision of a series of deep dive forensic audits to a selected number of Project within Major Projects and the RDP Programme. This suite of audits will be an objective and evidence-based review of the project's compliance to NH governance requirements and contractual obligations. These audits will cover the following: 1. A63 Castle Street, Hull. 2. M3 - J9 3. A47 Tuddenham

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e99268e-1f2d-42a8-9b96-4ec32488bf2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd109bcd-e6c5-4cee-b2bf-02b4dc04070f
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
£184,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 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

DELOITTE

Further Information

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