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Published 19 May 2026

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S30096 Reviewing the Culture at Lower Thames Crossing

Authority: National Highways Limited

Call-off from a framework agreement
CPV: Development consultancy services (73220000)
Published contract value£29,700Exc. VAT
Contract ends 30 Apr 2027
Awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited
Contract starts 19 May 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This targeted piece of consultancy will provide timely, proportionate assurance on organisational culture at Lower Thames Crossing as the programme enters a critical phase of delivery. As complexity and delivery pressure increase, there is a recognised risk that misalignment between intended ways of working and day to day behaviours or systems can undermine safety, performance, value for money and reputation if not identified early. The review will deliver a clear, evidence based understanding of how work is actually being experienced in practice and set out a concise, prioritised set of practical actions to address any emerging risks. The scope is deliberately time limited and focused, representing a low cost preventative intervention that supports effective programme oversight and reduces the likelihood of more disruptive and costly corrective action later.

Published procurement details

Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Buyer reference
tender_525649/1577805
Category
Services
Tender status
Complete
Award status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises
Yes
Tender deadline
Procurement method
Selective
Item 1: Delivery locations as published
British Oversea Territories; Channel Islands; Europe; Isle of Man; Rest of the World; United Kingdom

Key dates

Published dates
  1. Award decision
    19 May 2026
  2. Contract starts
    19 May 2026
  3. Notice published
    19 May 2026
  4. Contract ends
    30 Apr 2027

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

  • National Highways LimitedContracting authority Three Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6GA, EnglandContact email

Suppliers named on the notice

  • Ove Arup & Partners LimitedSupplier
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    Large

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

Source record

Source
Contracts Finder
Notice language
en
Release reference
ocds-b5fd17-d33a0c4b-4329-4a35-9bc4-fefdfafe5381-2026-05-19T14:53:22+01:00
Published
19 May 2026
Latest update
19 May 2026
Procedure reference
ocds-b5fd17-d33a0c4b-4329-4a35-9bc4-fefdfafe5381
Contract reference
ocds-b5fd17-d33a0c4b-4329-4a35-9bc4-fefdfafe5381-1