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LTC-Investible Business and Transformation Management Office

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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19 Sep 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Lower Thames Crossing project, managed by National Highways, has recently completed its procurement process for the "LTC-Investible Business and Transformation Management Office". This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting business analysis consultancy services. The procurement aimed to develop a structured approach for LTC's transition to private financing. Despite being initially cancelled, the contract was directly awarded due to extreme urgency. The awarding of the contract was finalised on 31st July 2025, and MACE Consult Limited was selected as the supplier for this critical consultancy service.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in business analysis and transformation consultancy within the environmental protection sector. Given the project's substantial transition to private financing, consultancy businesses with a proven track record in guiding large-scale infrastructure initiatives could find considerable opportunities here. While the procurement method was limited and no prior open call for competition was made, the project's high-profile nature and government backing ensure robust engagement and long-term growth potential for well-suited consultancies like MACE Consult Limited.

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Notice Title

LTC-Investible Business and Transformation Management Office

Notice Description

To provide Lower Thames Crossing with a structured approach to readiness for private financing as a programme and as an investable business.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) aims to undertake a significant transition from a public funded model to a private financing approach. LTC needs a structured approach to readiness for private financing as a programme and as an investable business.

Procurement Information

Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting authority and in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the directive. It was a direct award through CCS RM6187 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058205-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,343,880 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ancillaryprocurement@lowerthamescrossing.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001235000

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACE CONSULT

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