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title: "2-256 Area 10 Forensic Assurance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d1cdd40-5df4-4de2-bbf6-86f130cf876d"
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published: "2020-07-27"
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# 2-256 Area 10 Forensic Assurance

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d1cdd40-5df4-4de2-bbf6-86f130cf876d

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking to establish a forensic assurance contract titled "2-256 Area 10 Forensic Assurance" within the research and development services sector. This procurement was initiated as a tender process and has currently reached the award stage. The tender period ended on 17th July 2020, with the contract period running from 23rd July 2020 to 31st August 2020, involving a total contract value of £30,000. The project addresses outstanding commercial claims via a forensic audit methodology and is expected to facilitate collaboration with the Commercial team.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic auditing and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, given the preference for their involvement in this contract. Companies with expertise in developing transparent audit methodologies and a track record of working with public sector organisations, especially within the United Kingdom, should consider competing for this contract to leverage their capabilities and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Highways England intends to establish an informed position through this forensic audit to aid its efforts to closeout outstanding commercial claims. This is a commission to work with our Commercial team, to build on the findings of the previous audits and develop and implement transparent audit methodology to reach an independent assessment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84465dd2-d59f-4af6-8a07-07b999e3de7d |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNER AND TOWNSEND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2020 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84465dd2-d59f-4af6-8a07-07b999e3de7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84465dd2-d59f-4af6-8a07-07b999e3de7d
  27th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0aabdd51-07b8-4528-a003-a77a3e7c5dec
  n/a

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