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title: "C0034 Forensic Cost Audit M6 J21a - 26"
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# C0034 Forensic Cost Audit M6 J21a - 26

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-127e4acc-b3b3-4989-bbb9-48231b0f0286

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## Summary

The National Highways organisation in England has awarded a contract for the provision of forensic cost audit services in London. The tender, titled "C0034 Forensic Cost Audit M6 J21a - 26," falls under the services category. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from August 21, 2023, to December 31, 2023, with a tender deadline of August 18, 2023.

This contract offers opportunities for large organisations like Arcadis, which won the bid, to deliver services that involve auditing defined costs, supporting budget performance, and ensuring payment accuracy. Businesses with expertise in forensic auditing and contract compliance would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77367186-2eb9-45ac-95ff-db2ddc3262b0 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,204 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,204 |
| 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

- 21 Aug 2023 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77367186-2eb9-45ac-95ff-db2ddc3262b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77367186-2eb9-45ac-95ff-db2ddc3262b0
  21st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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