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S30138 TLOT10211 ATE Design Assurance Services Contract

National Highways

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08 Sep 2026 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited commissioned specialist design assurance and development consultancy services for Active Travel England (ATE). The work covers independent review, inspection and assurance of walking, wheeling and cycling schemes against national design and accessibility standards before public funding is committed or construction begins. It includes assessing hundreds of transport schemes, major planning applications and local development plans, identifying design problems early and supporting safe, accessible and inclusive infrastructure. The service is intended to improve public safety and value for money, reduce the risk of costly remediation, and help ATE influence new developments and transport projects while meeting statutory responsibilities and government objectives. Delivery is centred on schemes across England. The procurement is classified as development consultancy services and falls within the services category.

This procurement has been completed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to WSP UK Ltd on 8 September 2026 for £750,000, with delivery running from 8 September 2026 to 30 September 2029. The requirement was evaluated through the framework call-off process. It covers a single service requirement rather than separately identified lots. The commission supports periods of high demand over the three-year programme, with timely technical input linked to project approvals, funding decisions and infrastructure delivery. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, although the selected supplier is WSP UK Ltd, a large organisation. National Highways Limited is the buying organisation and the award is active.

This award shows sustained demand from National Highways Limited for specialist active-travel design assurance supporting Active Travel England. Businesses seeking to compete for similar work would need credible capability in walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure, design review, site inspection, accessibility and compliance with national design standards. Experience of assessing transport schemes, major planning applications and local development plans would be directly relevant, alongside the ability to identify safety, accessibility, value-for-money and constructability issues before funding or delivery decisions. Suppliers would also need capacity to handle a high volume of assessments and provide timely, independent technical advice across design, planning and assurance disciplines. Framework access and a strong record supporting public-sector infrastructure decisions would strengthen their position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30138 TLOT10211 ATE Design Assurance Services Contract

Notice Description

This commission is required to provide specialist technical support to Active Travel England (ATE) during periods of high demand, ensuring that walking, wheeling and cycling schemes across England are independently reviewed, inspected and assured against national design and accessibility standards before public funding is committed or schemes are delivered. The work will cover the review of hundreds of transport schemes, major planning applications and local development plans, helping to identify design issues early, improve public safety, accessibility and value for money, and reduce the risk of poorly designed infrastructure requiring costly remediation after construction. The support will also strengthen ATE's ability to influence new developments and transport projects, ensuring they provide safe and inclusive facilities for all users while meeting statutory responsibilities and maintaining delivery of key government objectives. Given the scale of the programme, the volume of schemes requiring assessment and the need for specialist expertise across design, planning and assurance disciplines, timely implementation is critical to avoid delays to project approvals, funding decisions and the successful delivery of active travel infrastructure over the next three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d89867a-bc15-4a88-85b4-5fb5d2114a1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc293c7-4870-48ef-8d16-1034eaad8d20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Highways
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP UK Limited

Further Information

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