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title: "S30096 Reviewing the Culture at Lower Thames Crossing"
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# S30096 Reviewing the Culture at Lower Thames Crossing

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d33a0c4b-4329-4a35-9bc4-fefdfafe5381

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## Summary

The procurement process for "S30096 Reviewing the Culture at Lower Thames Crossing" was conducted by National Highways Limited. This targeted consultancy service, classified under CPV code 73220000 as Development Consultancy Services, was intended to provide assurance on organisational culture as the Lower Thames Crossing programme entered a critical phase of delivery. The process reached the award stage on 19th May 2026, with Ove Arup & Partners Limited as the awarded supplier. The contract spans from 19th May 2026 to 30th April 2027, covering locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the total contract valued at £29,700.

This consultancy opportunity provides significant potential for businesses specialising in organisational development and consultancy services. The focus on timely and evidence-based assurance promotes business growth through enhanced services offering aligned with complex programme needs. The procurement was particularly inclusive, considering suitability for SMEs and VCS (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisations, making it ideal for innovative firms capable of offering low-cost preventative interventions. Companies looking to expand their consultancy reach and impact in large-scale infrastructure projects would find this award in line with growth objectives.

## Notice

This targeted piece of consultancy will provide timely, proportionate assurance on organisational culture at Lower Thames Crossing as the programme enters a critical phase of delivery. As complexity and delivery pressure increase, there is a recognised risk that misalignment between intended ways of working and day to day behaviours or systems can undermine safety, performance, value for money and reputation if not identified early. The review will deliver a clear, evidence based understanding of how work is actually being experienced in practice and set out a concise, prioritised set of practical actions to address any emerging risks. The scope is deliberately time limited and focused, representing a low cost preventative intervention that supports effective programme oversight and reduces the likelihood of more disruptive and costly corrective action later.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1291cea5-985f-485d-827c-0cb05603b376 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,700 |
| 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 & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1291cea5-985f-485d-827c-0cb05603b376

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1291cea5-985f-485d-827c-0cb05603b376
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77fa1b20-64e2-430a-b0de-fe564d7bdac3
  Transparency letter

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