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title: "S30042 MP Simister Island Travel Choice Support"
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# S30042 MP Simister Island Travel Choice Support

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d9b3107-1698-4203-aee7-94dc11ba30c8

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has awarded a contract focused on improving travel choice during the construction phases of major roadworks in Greater Manchester, specifically around the M60 Simister Island and A57 Link Road schemes. The project, titled "S30042 MP Simister Island Travel Choice Support," falls within the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV code: 73220000) and aims to develop bespoke communication activities to minimise delays and enhance customer satisfaction during construction. The award was made to Ove Arup on 17th December 2025, with the contract commencing on the same day and lasting until 31st March 2026. This procurement process, executed selectively through a framework agreement, involved a tendering period ending on 13th November 2025, with the buyer committed to £100,000 in services across various global locations including the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication strategy development, particularly those serving large infrastructure projects. SMEs which can offer innovative solutions to reduce congestion and improve journey experiences during roadworks would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. While the current contract has been awarded, understanding the requirements and challenges inherent in such projects could guide businesses in tailoring their services to future tenders. Being aware of National Highways Limited's priorities in these regions could help businesses position themselves favourably for services related to customer engagement and communication enhancements during infrastructure development.

## Notice

Design and develop bespoke communication activities to support a reduction in actual delay during construction phases of the M60 Simister Island and A57 Link Road schemes, relative to the forecasted disruption. Within Greater Manchester, the A57 Link Road scheme around Mottram, and the M60 J18 Simister Island free-flow junction scheme are due for construction during Roads Period 3 (2026-2031). During their respective construction phases, there are forecasted delays both individually and potentially concurrently which may result in cumulative impacts for customers and communities. From a customer perspective, the number of journeys through these two junctions are significant and are a blend of commuter, leisure and business travel plus significant freight movements, especially for Simister Island. This task will be about developing relevant and bespoke communications activities for different key customer audiences, to minimise predicted congestion and maintain customer satisfaction as best as possible during the roadworks phases. The two schemes will have stakeholder engagement plans and communication activities planned as 'business as usual', and this task will be about additional, innovative and targeted activities. This project is listed in our Customer Experience Division Portfolio business case for 25/26. This project aims to meet the needs of all users and providing fast and reliable journey times and reduce delay during roadworks (PI). Our Customer Service Strategy also sets out how we will cater for all our customers and support an improvement in customer journey experience. Travel choice activities will play a key role in enhancing the travel experience throughout the delivery phase of these major works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8dc679b-7c91-4e90-a1d6-5c96dfd0bdfd |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,378 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8dc679b-7c91-4e90-a1d6-5c96dfd0bdfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8dc679b-7c91-4e90-a1d6-5c96dfd0bdfd
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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