S30055 Third Party Independent Research

National Highways Limited

Published: Feb 5, 2026

Updated: Jun 15, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Amey OW Limited — £448,165

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About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (education & training): S30055 Third Party. By National Highways Limited. Awarded to Amey OW Limited (GBP 448K, Feb 2026).

This is a consulting contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 800,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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. CPV: Development consultancy services (73220000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on February 5, 2026. Last refreshed 10 days ago. Reference: tender_511241/1550421. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Highways Limited

National Highways Limited has issued 486 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 35 currently open and 439 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Civil Works, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_511241/1550421 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Amey OW Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by National Highways Limited in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Amey OW Limited was awarded the contract for £448,165. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.