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Provision of a technical auditor

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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05 May 2026 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, located in London, has completed a tender for the "Provision of a technical auditor." This contract, categorised under business services such as law and consulting, was part of a limited competition procurement process. Initiated under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, the contract was signed on 1st May 2026 and is active until 31st December 2030. TRL Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Wokingham, has been awarded the contract following the procurement process. The contract is valued at £24,000 gross (£20,000 net), offering services necessary for industry compliance with various standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in auditing and consultancy services within the public sector. Given the nature of the procurement method—limited competition—companies with demonstrated expertise and an established presence in the sector would be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. Additionally, businesses aligning with central government requirements and able to deliver long-term contract commitments could greatly benefit from engaging in such procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Provision of a technical auditor

Notice Description

Appointment of an approved auditor to enable industry to comply with standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069126
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040934-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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