Award

Supply of expert forensic accountancy services to Highways England and the Secretary of State

HIGHWAYS AGENCY

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01 Dec 2017 at 16:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Highways Agency seeking expert forensic accountancy services for a total value of £100,000. The contract was awarded to Smith & Williamson LLP following a single tender action, relevant to the highways consultancy services category under CPV classification. The contract period is set to begin on 30 November 2017 and conclude on 28 February 2018. The procurement was initiated on 29 November 2017, with the tender period ending the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in forensic accountancy and related consulting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the contract and the willingness of the buyer to engage with SMEs. The geographical focus is on the South East of England, making it particularly accessible for local service providers in the region seeking to expand their client base within public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of expert forensic accountancy services to Highways England and the Secretary of State

Notice Description

Forensic accountancy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d708a6cb-a2af-4e08-a0ce-30f291209228
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7db38b-d426-4408-86d3-0ac1f05d186e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 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
HIGHWAYS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementservicesbusinesspartner@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITH & WILLIAMSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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