---
title: "LTC - Publications Development Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e34"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# LTC - Publications Development Services

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e34

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## Summary

National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process for its "LTC - Publications Development Services" contract. The project entails publishing services to support the development of the Lower Thames Crossing's 2026 Sustainability Report and 2027 ESG Report, within the services industry category. The procurement, executed through a direct approach without competition, was awarded to ETC Communications Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Colchester. The contract began on 16th March 2026 and is active until 15th March 2027, with a provision for a one-year extension. The total contract value is set at £80,000, with its status deemed above threshold.

This tender opens avenues for growth within the publishing sector primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in sustainability and ESG reporting. Companies proficient in developing comprehensive publications and reports can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and establish themselves within the public sector. The collaboration with National Highways Limited signals a prestigious opportunity, aligning businesses with high-profile projects that demand quality and strategic communication skills in the UK infrastructure framework.

## Notice

Publication Development Services required to assist the Lower Thames Crossing in developing its 2026 Sustainability Report and 2027 ESG Report.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024862-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,666 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | ETC COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 18:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024862-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024862-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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