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title: "S30055 Third Party Independent Research"
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buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
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# S30055 Third Party Independent Research

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0ced783-750a-4bf7-8108-2dbaeb5dec23

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "S30055 Third Party Independent Research" contract, conducted by National Highways Limited, has reached the award stage. This contract involves services in development consultancy, classified under the CPV code 73220000. The project is part of the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, with a focus on establishing research benchmarks and periodic surveys to evaluate community and stakeholder responses throughout the construction timeline. With a procurement method as a selective, call-off from a framework agreement, the contract is valued at £448,165.45. The delivery location encompasses a wide area, including the United Kingdom and other regions such as the Channel Islands, and Europe. The contract period runs from 4th February 2026 to 31st December 2034, following the tender period that concluded on 18th December 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in research, analysis, and consultancy services. Given the extensive geographical scope and the project's importance, it allows for increased market penetration and brand visibility for companies operating in these sectors. The procurement is particularly well-suited for large-scale enterprises capable of managing extensive research operations, such as Amey OW Limited, the awarded supplier. Smaller businesses focusing on niche research areas may also benefit from subcontracting possibilities. The involvement in such a high-profile infrastructure project offers significant potential for businesses to develop expertise and capacity in managing complex stakeholder environments.

## Notice

Independent Third Party Research Construction of the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is due to commence in April 2026 and the business requires a specialist research and analysis partner to: - Create pre-construction benchmarks / baselines - Perform periodic surveys in each year of construction for comparison against the pre-construction benchmarks / baselines. This will provide vital intelligence to the business during the construction phases in the following areas: 6. Community Satisfaction 7. Public Sentiment 8. Road User Satisfaction 9. Stakeholder Views 10. Focus Groups This data and information will enable LTC to: - understand the impact of the construction on the various stakeholder groups - monitor these impacts during each construction year to identify trends - undertake comparative analysis against the pre-construction benchmarks / baselines - identify and put in place corrective actions to improve the stakeholder experience and perceptions of LTC - make strategic decisions based on the research and analysis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1322b01-af47-4da4-bd53-6c55d895e5f4 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £448,165 |
| 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 | AMEY OW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1322b01-af47-4da4-bd53-6c55d895e5f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1322b01-af47-4da4-bd53-6c55d895e5f4
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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