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title: "Supply of expert forensic accountancy services to Highways England and the Secretary of State"
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# Supply of expert forensic accountancy services to Highways England and the Secretary of State

Buyer: HIGHWAYS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d708a6cb-a2af-4e08-a0ce-30f291209228

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Highways Agency seeking expert forensic accountancy services for a total value of £100,000. The contract was awarded to Smith & Williamson LLP following a single tender action, relevant to the highways consultancy services category under CPV classification. The contract period is set to begin on 30 November 2017 and conclude on 28 February 2018. The procurement was initiated on 29 November 2017, with the tender period ending the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in forensic accountancy and related consulting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the contract and the willingness of the buyer to engage with SMEs. The geographical focus is on the South East of England, making it particularly accessible for local service providers in the region seeking to expand their client base within public procurement.

## Notice

Forensic accountancy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7db38b-d426-4408-86d3-0ac1f05d186e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS AGENCY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMITH & WILLIAMSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2017 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7db38b-d426-4408-86d3-0ac1f05d186e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7db38b-d426-4408-86d3-0ac1f05d186e
  1st December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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