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title: "F0035 Forensic Audit Services to deliver third line of defence of payments to RDP suppliers - B"
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# F0035 Forensic Audit Services to deliver third line of defence of payments to RDP suppliers - B

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50b6bb05-d598-4762-a510-facd1a90072e

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by National Highways Limited, focused on forensic audit services under the title "F0035 Forensic Audit Services to deliver third line of defence of payments to RDP suppliers - B." Categorised within auditing services (CPV code 79212000), this selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £189,483.98, spans a global location reach, including the UK and other regions. The tender was awarded to The Orange Partnership Limited, a large organisation, with the award notice published on 12th February 2026. The contract period commenced on 5th January 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in forensic auditing, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive compliance reviews and objective analyses. It highlights growth potential for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria favour their involvement. Businesses within auditing services and those experienced in delivering objective reviews as part of framework agreements stand well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, exploiting National Highways Limited's expansive audit requirements and geographic scope across multiple territories.

## 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. This suite of audits will an objective and evidence-based review of the project's compliance to NH governance requirements and contractual obligations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/761788a4-e194-4e92-9b55-707468f9a804 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £189,483 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,483 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | 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 | THE ORANGE PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/761788a4-e194-4e92-9b55-707468f9a804

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/761788a4-e194-4e92-9b55-707468f9a804
  12th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9936ef5a-ac3c-4f55-992f-90f6a7f4d8f3
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/050902a2-3c1e-4098-9459-6e5edcfc0fad
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