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F0031 LTC Technical Partner Contract Audit

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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13 Dec 2024 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has completed the awarding stage of a tender process titled "F0031 LTC Technical Partner Contract Audit" under the auditing services category. The procurement, identified under the CPV code 79212000, involves conducting a forensic audit for the Lower Thames Crossing Project's Technical Partner Contract. The contract was awarded to The Orange Partnership Limited, commencing on 10 December 2024 and ending on 31 January 2025, with a total value of GBP 33,472.6. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement process is significant for businesses operating within British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This forensic audit tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and forensic services. Given the implementation through an established framework agreement, SMEs in the auditing field are particularly well-positioned to benefit. This contract could significantly enhance a supplier's portfolio by associating them with a high-profile project like the Lower Thames Crossing. Businesses with expertise in forensic auditing, particularly those that can showcase prior experience with large-scale infrastructure projects, will find this project appealing and potentially lucrative for future growth and visibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

F0031 LTC Technical Partner Contract Audit

Notice Description

National Highways Lower Thames Crossing Project (LTC) has identified a requirement to award a Forensic Audit contract using the National Highways Forensic Audit Framework. The Supplier will be required to audit the following LTC contract: - Technical Partner Contract - Cascade JV (Arcadis / Jacobs / COWI)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7156269b-6bd6-47e4-af3a-2fbddfacac4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e372beb0-cfef-45ed-a1c0-ce37abac65bc
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
£33,472 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,472 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
faf@nationalhighways.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ORANGE PARTNERSHIP

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