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title: "F0031 LTC Technical Partner Contract Audit"
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# F0031 LTC Technical Partner Contract Audit

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7156269b-6bd6-47e4-af3a-2fbddfacac4a

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## Summary

National Highways has completed the awarding stage of a tender process titled "F0031 LTC Technical Partner Contract Audit" under the auditing services category. The procurement, identified under the CPV code 79212000, involves conducting a forensic audit for the Lower Thames Crossing Project's Technical Partner Contract. The contract was awarded to The Orange Partnership Limited, commencing on 10 December 2024 and ending on 31 January 2025, with a total value of GBP 33,472.6. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement process is significant for businesses operating within British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This forensic audit tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and forensic services. Given the implementation through an established framework agreement, SMEs in the auditing field are particularly well-positioned to benefit. This contract could significantly enhance a supplier's portfolio by associating them with a high-profile project like the Lower Thames Crossing. Businesses with expertise in forensic auditing, particularly those that can showcase prior experience with large-scale infrastructure projects, will find this project appealing and potentially lucrative for future growth and visibility within the industry.

## Notice

National Highways Lower Thames Crossing Project (LTC) has identified a requirement to award a Forensic Audit contract using the National Highways Forensic Audit Framework. The Supplier will be required to audit the following LTC contract: - Technical Partner Contract - Cascade JV (Arcadis / Jacobs / COWI)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e372beb0-cfef-45ed-a1c0-ce37abac65bc |
| 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 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,472 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,472 |
| 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 | 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

- 13 Dec 2024 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e372beb0-cfef-45ed-a1c0-ce37abac65bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e372beb0-cfef-45ed-a1c0-ce37abac65bc
  13th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9b86d50-b94c-4ff2-99a5-887ac4fb9934
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