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title: "Contract Development and Assurance Phase 3 Specialist Support"
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# Contract Development and Assurance Phase 3 Specialist Support

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82473040-8cb6-4910-b143-3d8bb0d915bc

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## Summary

The procurement process for 'Contract Development and Assurance Phase 3 Specialist Support' has been concluded successfully. National Highways is the buying organisation and has selected Ove Arup and Partners Ltd as the supplier. This contract is focused on procurement consultancy services, specifically offering support and technical advice on model contract documents as part of phase 3 of the Contract Development and Assurance plan. The geographical focus is the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award stage completed and an active contract period set to run from 19th August 2025 to 31st December 2031. The awarded contract value is £500,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the procurement consultancy sector, providing an extended engagement with National Highways, a significant client within the public sector. Although the process was a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting the importance of being part of such networks, large businesses particularly those with expertise in complex contract development will benefit from such opportunities. Although the opportunity was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, it underscores the value for large-scale businesses to engage with public sector agencies for sustained growth, especially in delivering comprehensive advisory services. Businesses with established frameworks and experience in large-scale public contracts would be well-equipped to thrive from such an arrangement.

## Notice

Support and technical advice on model contract documents for phase 3 of the Contract Development and Assurance plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a76b15-5bed-43f3-9bb8-4bc49877a2a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | GUILFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a76b15-5bed-43f3-9bb8-4bc49877a2a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a76b15-5bed-43f3-9bb8-4bc49877a2a4
  20th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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