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title: "S30062 RIS3 Evaluation Technical Partner"
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# S30062 RIS3 Evaluation Technical Partner

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cef4e514-8d90-463e-8fa0-a11812a58f59

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## Summary

National Highways Limited is leading a procurement process titled "S30062 RIS3 Evaluation Technical Partner," aimed at developing consultancy services to support the evaluation of the RIS3 investment programme. This initiative aligns with government standards, prioritising safety and operational effectiveness across multiple domains such as infrastructure and smart motorways. The contract, valued at £12,000,000, employs a selective procurement method called "Call-off from a framework agreement" and covers services within British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other regions. The contract period begins on 1 April 2026 and runs until 31 March 2031, with the award having been published on 11 March 2026.

This procurement opportunity offers businesses the chance to engage in pivotal evaluation processes that can influence significant infrastructure and safety programmes. Companies specialising in multidisciplinary consultancy, especially those with experience in road investment strategies, are well-positioned to benefit. With Ove Arup, a large-scale supplier, already involved, there exists substantial opportunity for SMEs to enter the competitive field. Participation will require robust documentation and proof of expertise in diverse thematic areas such as customer experience, social value, and infrastructure. The tender supports business growth by driving evidence-based insights that are crucial for effective decision-making and risk management within National Highways' strategic aims.

## Notice

National Highways places robust evaluation and safety assurance at the centre of its investment programme to ensure that all activities deliver demonstrable benefits for road users, communities, and the wider economy. In alignment with HM Treasury's Magenta Book and wider government evaluation standards, the organisation seeks to procure a flexible, technically capable evaluation partner for RIS3 (2026/27 2031/32). This partnership will support the generation of high quality, evidence based insights that directly inform operational, investment, and safety critical decision making. Given the scale and complexity of the RIS3 portfolio, the scope of services will necessarily evolve over the contract term. The supplier must therefore provide reliable access to a broad, multidisciplinary pool of expertise to ensure timely, risk managed delivery across a wide range of thematic and safety relevant domains. In year one (2026/27), priority evaluation areas will include customer experience, social value, designated funds, major infrastructure schemes, smart motorways, operations and maintenance, meta analysis, KPI action planning, economic growth, benefits management, and post opening project evaluations. Several of these areas particularly smart motorways, significant infrastructure, and operational performance carry direct safety dependencies and therefore require rigorous, methodologically sound evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4389bb9a-5cf1-4241-b50f-79b72a6b459d |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,999,470 |
| 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

- 11 Mar 2026 at 07:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4389bb9a-5cf1-4241-b50f-79b72a6b459d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4389bb9a-5cf1-4241-b50f-79b72a6b459d
  11th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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