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LTC - Publications Development Services

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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18 Mar 2026 at 18:22

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process for its "LTC - Publications Development Services" contract. The project entails publishing services to support the development of the Lower Thames Crossing's 2026 Sustainability Report and 2027 ESG Report, within the services industry category. The procurement, executed through a direct approach without competition, was awarded to ETC Communications Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Colchester. The contract began on 16th March 2026 and is active until 15th March 2027, with a provision for a one-year extension. The total contract value is set at £80,000, with its status deemed above threshold.

This tender opens avenues for growth within the publishing sector primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in sustainability and ESG reporting. Companies proficient in developing comprehensive publications and reports can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and establish themselves within the public sector. The collaboration with National Highways Limited signals a prestigious opportunity, aligning businesses with high-profile projects that demand quality and strategic communication skills in the UK infrastructure framework.

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Notice Title

LTC - Publications Development Services

Notice Description

Publication Development Services required to assist the Lower Thames Crossing in developing its 2026 Sustainability Report and 2027 ESG Report.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024862-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

ETC COMMUNICATIONS

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