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F0036 SDF & PDF upfront Audit Phase 1a

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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31 Mar 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "F0036 SDF & PDF upfront Audit Phase 1a," is overseen by National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England. This tender is focused on auditing services within the industry category, signified by CPV code 79212000. The scope of the contract includes a forensic transaction review across various locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract period from 31 March to 21 April 2026. This selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £49,420 awarded to Deloitte LLP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those capable of handling forensic transaction reviews and assessment consistency. SMEs may find this procurement particularly well-suited to their capabilities, as the contract encourages participation from such entities. The structured framework agreement and its potential expansion suggest future collaboration opportunities for businesses demonstrating competence in the initial phases. Companies with expertise in auditing services across a variety of regional markets are likely to benefit from such projects, which help consolidate capabilities in large-scale, geographically diverse audits.

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Notice Title

F0036 SDF & PDF upfront Audit Phase 1a

Notice Description

The focus of this contract is to perform the aforementioned forensic transaction review, initially on 4 applications that have been submitted in order to determine the consistency of the application and assessments across the SDF contract and determine an external assessed figure based on the information provided together with the process and the gaps. This is a small sample to determine a future way forward. There will then be a second phase which will to be carry out a similar process on a larger number of assessments to look at a proof of concept of being able to audit upfront in line with the ECC on monthly assessments. The purpose once the Work Package Task is completed is to support the consistent assessment of applications delivered through an upfront audit service The scope is across two phases. The first phase will cover 4 applications over a 2 week discovery phase, moving onto a wider selection once the initial selection has been reviewed and outputs considered for next stages. The second phase will be to carry out a review of a wider selection of around 30 assessments to further develop an understanding of the savings to be made through a consistent assessment of applications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-959592cb-3ff1-4469-81cc-41b4be7b030c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f78ef296-06d0-4d48-93a6-0c7aa69b448d
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 21 Apr 2026 30 days
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 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

Notice Documents

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