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title: "C0024 Smart Motorways Audit Service"
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# C0024 Smart Motorways Audit Service

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ed62317-e9b0-442c-b58f-d882ecad707f

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## Summary

The National Highways organisation in Birmingham, England, has awarded a contract for the "C0024 Smart Motorways Audit Service" with a value of £366,724.05. The procurement method used was "selective" through calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on August 18, 2023, with the contract period starting on August 21, 2023, and ending on August 31, 2024.

This opportunity, suitable for large businesses, involves project and design preparation services in the services category. Businesses with expertise in auditing, procurement, and supply chain management can benefit by competing for this contract. The location for service delivery is in London, creating growth prospects for businesses in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Working in conjunction with the Alliance Commercial Assurance Lead and the Client SMPA Commercial Lead (Service Manager), the consultant will be expected to; o Develop, lead and manage the implementation of an Alliance Defined Cost audit regime including Lot 1, 2 and 3 Partners along with associated Client Costs across Performance Period 4 (April 2023- March 2024). As a minimum, the regime should confirm that; o Defined Cost have been properly incurred in providing the works and is allowable in accordance with the Alliance contract. o A robust audit trail of accounts and exists to support the Alliance and Client Costs. o Evidence exists that the invoiced cost has been paid in full without the application of discounts or rebates. o Ensure annual performance statement to the Client on performance is robust and supported by evidence those performance levels have been achieved. o Ensure Goals payment amounts are correctly applied in accordance with the Implementation Plan o Ensure Budget performance is correctly reflected in accordance with the Contract With support with the Procurement and Supply chain team and Lot 3 Partners, develop and deliver an audit regime to ensure subcontract cost have been properly assessed in accordance with various subcontract forms and that Alliance procurement processes have been complied with. Support Lot 3 Partners develop and deliver an audit regime for subcontractors Defined Cost incurred in relation to cost-based subcontracts forms. Support the Alliance commercial team proving interim cost assurance for Application for Payments. Periodic verification of cost allocation at a scheme level to ensure costs are allocated correctly within the Cost Breakdown Structure. Periodic provision of unit cost data in accordance with the Clients Commodity Breakdown Structure. Deliver the annual audit and interim account regime for each Performance Period under the Alliance contract. Note - this should be largely based on progressive delivery of service across the Performance Period. Support the Client in delivering an assurance regime of Client Costs. At regular intervals (no greater than three months), provide to the Alliance Manager a detailed report identifying the nature and extent of costs audited to date, any issues identified, current status and the quantum of any resultant adjustments to the account. Ensure robust records are maintained by the Partners including providing support where required to ensure a minimum standard to record keeping is achieved across the Alliance. Supporting the Alliance Commercial Assurance Lead to continue to develop the broader Alliance commercial assurance regime including defining and managing resource requirements. Ensure adherence to the SMP Alliance contract in the production of Earned Value Measurement by the assurance of the Primavera P6 schedules issued by the Alliance Team, along with the associated documentation that supports those schedules. In order that the National Highways

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ca0fe8e-bedf-42c8-89b1-e364d1956a99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £366,724 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £366,724 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ca0fe8e-bedf-42c8-89b1-e364d1956a99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ca0fe8e-bedf-42c8-89b1-e364d1956a99
  24th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/814e85f4-6ca0-4ad2-bd3a-7d0ff5fc7bb4
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