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title: "F0034 Forensic Audit Services to deliver third line of defence of payments to RDP suppliers - A"
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# F0034 Forensic Audit Services to deliver third line of defence of payments to RDP suppliers - A

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e99268e-1f2d-42a8-9b96-4ec32488bf2c

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## Summary

National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England, has completed an award process for a contract titled "F0034 Forensic Audit Services to deliver third line of defence of payments to RDP suppliers - A." The procurement is classified under auditing services, addressing projects in locations such as the A63 Castle Street, Hull, M3 - J9, and A47 Tuddenham. This contract involves providing forensic audit services and is part of a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with Deloitte LLP awarded the contract on 3 December 2025, and audits are scheduled from 2 December 2025 to 31 March 2026. The contract value is £184,000.

This opportunity reflects a strategic engagement in auditing services, beneficial for businesses specialising in compliance and governance reviews within major infrastructure projects. Companies that have experience in delivering objective and evidence-based audits and are equipped to adhere to stringent governance requirements would find this contract conducive to expanding their portfolio. This tender particularly appeals to small and medium-sized enterprises due to its suitability criteria. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility and credibility in the industry while driving business growth through an established partnership with government bodies like National Highways Limited.

## Notice

National Highways is looking to set up a contract for provision of a series of deep dive forensic audits to a selected number of Project within Major Projects and the RDP Programme. This suite of audits will be an objective and evidence-based review of the project's compliance to NH governance requirements and contractual obligations. These audits will cover the following: 1. A63 Castle Street, Hull. 2. M3 - J9 3. A47 Tuddenham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd109bcd-e6c5-4cee-b2bf-02b4dc04070f |
| 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 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £184,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £184,000 |
| 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 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 | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd109bcd-e6c5-4cee-b2bf-02b4dc04070f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd109bcd-e6c5-4cee-b2bf-02b4dc04070f
  12th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/381e6f48-39fe-498b-9b8d-5aad205b8a6d
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