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Lean Maturity Specialist Support 2026-2028 Contract Award

National Highways Limited

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20 Aug 2026 at 16:39

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited procured specialist lean maturity support services to advance its RIS3 efficiency objectives. The work covers lean activities, continuous improvement and supply chain efficiency, while developing the skills and capabilities of National Highways and supply chain teams through the adoption of lean tools and techniques. It is general management consultancy services (CPV 79411000), within the services category. Delivery is associated with National Highways’ operations across the United Kingdom and internationally, including the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The requirement is relevant to consultancies that help public-sector organisations and infrastructure supply chains improve processes, capability and value delivery through practical lean methods.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 19 August 2026 to Bourton Group. National Highways Limited used a direct award through the Government Commercial Agency Low Value Purchasing System, described as a single tender action below threshold. The award followed the framework terms and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The awarded value is £45,000. The contract period runs from 30 September 2026 to 1 January 2028. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The tender submission deadline was 29 September 2026 at 5pm. The published description links the outcome to reduced consultancy reliance, lower costs and a stronger focus on delivering value.

For a future requirement of this kind, a credible supplier would need practical expertise in lean tools and techniques, with the ability to assess and develop organisational lean maturity rather than provide only general advice. Relevant capability includes delivering continuous improvement activity, improving efficiency across complex supply chains and transferring skills to both the buying organisation and its suppliers. Experience of infrastructure or other operationally complex environments would help a competitor demonstrate that its methods can support value delivery at scale. The opportunity also shows that National Highways values reduced reliance on consultants, lower costs and a focus on building internal and supply chain capability. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises were identified as suitable organisation types.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lean Maturity Specialist Support 2026-2028 Contract Award

Notice Description

Lean activities support National Highways' RIS3 efficiency objectives and help develop the skills and capabilities of both National Highways and supply chain teams through the adoption of Lean tools and techniques. This provision supports continuous improvement and supply chain efficiency, while reduced consultancy reliance has lowered costs and increased focus on delivering value. National Highways has undertaken a direct award of this contract to Bourton Group via the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Low Value Purchasing System (LVPS). The award has been made in compliance with the framework terms and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8a24420-0635-42f5-807a-378a84427f7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4483f562-d16f-499c-bf85-1479a0772272
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 1-2 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 Limited
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

Bourton Group LLP

Further Information

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