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title: "Lean Maturity Specialist Support 2026-2028 Contract Award"
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# Lean Maturity Specialist Support 2026-2028 Contract Award

Buyer: National Highways Limited  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8a24420-0635-42f5-807a-378a84427f7b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4483f562-d16f-499c-bf85-1479a0772272 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 Limited |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Postcode area | 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 | Bourton Group LLP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2026 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4483f562-d16f-499c-bf85-1479a0772272

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4483f562-d16f-499c-bf85-1479a0772272
  20th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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