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title: "A66 TransPennine, M6 Lune Gorge, A417 Missing Link"
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# A66 TransPennine, M6 Lune Gorge, A417 Missing Link

Buyer: National Highways  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1edabd21-d858-454e-b4a8-46a0b2fb8fcf

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## Summary

National Highways Limited commissioned deep-dive forensic audits of three major road schemes being delivered by Kier Highways through its Regional Delivery Partnership programme: the A66 Trans-Pennine project, the M6 Lune Gorge scheme and the A417 Missing Link. The first two schemes were in development and undertaking advanced works; the A417 was scheduled to open to traffic in spring 2027. The requirement is for specialist audit services examining selected projects in the programme. Delivery locations are described broadly across the United Kingdom and other territories, rather than tied to a single named town or site.

The procurement is complete and awarded. National Highways used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. Deloitte was selected for the contract, with an award value of £240,000. The award date was 6 October 2026, and the contract period runs from 6 October to 11 December 2026. The tender submission deadline was 16 September 2026. The contract covers audits of the three named road schemes; the published procurement information does not set out separate lots or evaluation criteria. The tender was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, although the selected supplier was a large business.

For firms competing for a comparable future requirement from National Highways, this award demonstrates demand for forensic auditing across major road-infrastructure projects at different delivery stages, from development and advanced works through to a scheme approaching opening. Credible suppliers would need to show they can examine complex highway projects and provide rigorous, evidence-based audit findings across multiple schemes within a defined programme. Experience working with large infrastructure delivery partners, understanding project controls and governance, and the capacity to mobilise specialist audit teams would be commercially relevant. The framework call-off route also shows that access to an applicable framework is important to competing for this type of work. Although SMEs were considered suitable, the selected supplier was a large professional-services firm, indicating that capability and capacity to serve a substantial client programme matter.

## Notice

National Highways is looking to set up a contract(s) for provision of a series of deep dive forensic audits to a selected number of Project within the RDP Programme being delivered by Kier Highways. The schemes to be audited are; 1) A66 TransPennine project - currently in the development phase undertaking advanced works 2) M6 Lune Gorge - currently in the development phase undertaking advanced works 3) A417 Missing Link - scheduled to Open for Traffic in spring 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1632ab7d-2072-46a0-bbcc-5e6b850e2c3c |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | National Highways |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Postcode area | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| 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 | Deloitte LLP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2026 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1632ab7d-2072-46a0-bbcc-5e6b850e2c3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1632ab7d-2072-46a0-bbcc-5e6b850e2c3c
  13th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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