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title: "Forensic Audit Framework"
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# Forensic Audit Framework

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3942a3c4-a1e8-40be-b0d2-4a30d569a47b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Forensic Audit Framework" is initiated by Highways England, located in Birmingham, England. It falls under the services category, specifically focusing on accounting and auditing services (CPV 79210000). The current stage of the procurement is at the tender period, which is open and will close on 11th January 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2021 and will conclude on 31st January 2025. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing a wider range of suppliers to enter the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in auditing and financial services. Companies that specialise in independent auditing and can demonstrate expertise in contractual compliance and performance assessment will find this an advantageous tender to pursue. The discreet package orders provide a flexible approach, allowing successful bidders to engage in various audit activities aligned with Highways England's diverse projects and programmes.

## Notice

The intention of this new Framework is to procure fully independent auditing of the commercial activities associated with current and future projects. This will be delivered via discreet Package Orders which will be for thorough and focused audit activities which could be targeted at any of Highways England's projects, programmes or third party procurement agreements. The scope of the audits will be to focus on the contractual compliance, activities and performance of Highways England's third party providers as well as the interaction with and of the activities of internal Highways England team who are part of project / programme delivery. This is to ensure the validity, integrity, reliability and independence of the audit findings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb6242e-8e21-42aa-9cde-8a38cc2408ae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2020 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb6242e-8e21-42aa-9cde-8a38cc2408ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb6242e-8e21-42aa-9cde-8a38cc2408ae
  14th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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