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title: "F0012 22-23 CDF forensic audits (x3)"
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# F0012 22-23 CDF forensic audits (x3)

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d29986a-0cf6-432f-800a-d61b4071f4e5

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## Summary

National Highways has awarded a contract for commercial audit services to conduct forensic audits on various construction projects. The contract worth £127,033.6 GBP was awarded to The Orange Partnership. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on November 18, 2022, and the contract period is from December 1, 2022, to April 1, 2023. The audits will cover equipment costs on smart motorway construction contracts and subcontractor accounts, providing opportunities for audit service providers in the auditing services category.

This contract by National Highways offers business growth opportunities for firms specializing in commercial audit services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer auditing services in the specified industry category may find this tender suitable for competing. The contract aims to demonstrate effective cost management within the supply chain, making it ideal for companies experienced in conducting forensic audits and reviewing supplier costs on construction projects.

## Notice

Within National Highways Commercial & Procurement there is a Director requirement to undertake a number of independent 3rd party forensic audits per year to demonstrate to DFT/ORR that supplier costs are managed by the Supply Chain. National Highways (NH) is looking to set up a contract for the provision of: *commercial audit services to undertake a review of Equipment costs under the M1 Junction 13 to 16 smart motorway construction contract. *four Subcontractor accounts of Galliford Try on the M56 J6-8 SMP scheme have been selected for audit. *to undertake a review of the Designer's costs incurred on the M4 Junction 3-12 Smart Motorway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49e74530-b954-4072-95aa-58efbeb4175b |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,033 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,033 |
| 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 PARTNESHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2023 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49e74530-b954-4072-95aa-58efbeb4175b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49e74530-b954-4072-95aa-58efbeb4175b
  22nd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb3158a0-dba3-4aca-8364-ab2b244900df
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