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title: "S30050 Building on RIS3 to test scenarios for the strategy and plan for RIS4/5"
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# S30050 Building on RIS3 to test scenarios for the strategy and plan for RIS4/5

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfc61f41-8059-4df7-9246-ce9d5d78c732

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "S30050 Building on RIS3 to test scenarios for the strategy and plan for RIS4/5" was conducted by National Highways Limited, located in Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services and is documented as having completed the Award stage as of 2nd December 2025. The tender utilized a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 18th November 2025. The contract is valued at approximately £490,000 GBP and covers locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy service providers, especially those skilled in strategic planning and scenario analysis, to engage with National Highways Limited. The focus on developing a 15-year strategy for RIS4/5 indicates a substantial project requiring expertise in finance scenario testing and strategic trade-offs. Businesses that specialise in consultancy services and have experience with large-scale infrastructure projects would find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and visibility within the public infrastructure sector. Additionally, the opportunity highlights accessibility for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), creating a competitive landscape for diverse business growth.

## Notice

i) Develop the content of the 15 year strategy and plan for RIS4/5 based on the preferred scenario working with S1s and SMEs Copywrite and graphically Following Exec and Board strategy awayday in May 2025, consultancy support is required to undertake scenario testing using RIS3 baseline to inform the 15-year strategy and plan development for RIS4/5. This involves testing four finance scenarios for Exec and Board on the benefits and disbenefits of each scenario to inform the trade-offs for RIS4 and 5 strategy and planning. The four scenarios are: - A baseline - A RIS financial model version - A higher RIS settlement - An unconstrained scenario

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81746df5-ec2d-495e-9b3f-be1a9c64226d |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £490,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £489,990 |
| 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

- 9 Dec 2025 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81746df5-ec2d-495e-9b3f-be1a9c64226d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81746df5-ec2d-495e-9b3f-be1a9c64226d
  9th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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