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Published 4 Dec 2025, 16:08 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

A review of National Highways' culture, approach, and processes to promote, incentivise and embed innovation

Official notice

Authority: Office of Rail and Road (Central government)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: UK
Published estimate£80,000≈ £87k / year · £96,000 inc. VAT8.8% below published estimate
Submissions closed 26 Jan 2026awarded 20 Feb 2026
Awarded to AECOM LIMITED
Contract term 11 moends 31 Jan 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2027 with extensions · starts 16 Feb 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Provision of consultancy services to carry out a two‑phase independent review of National Highways' culture, governance and processes for promoting, incentivising and embedding innovation. The services include analysis, stakeholder engagement, reporting and recommendations to support improved efficiency and transition of innovation into business‑as‑usual delivery.

CPV: Business and management consultancy services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 11 moSMEVCSEPublished value£80,000
Contract period: 16 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 (11 mo) · up to 31 Mar 2027 with extensionsValue: £80,000 exc. VAT · £96,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: This contract is planned as a fixed-term engagement (February 2026 - January 2027). ORR does not currently anticipate any extensions, but reserves the right to extend the contract if required, subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and business need. Possible circumstances for extension include: Supporting implementation of recommendations after the final report. Providing follow-up assurance or benefit validation. Addressing delays outside the supplier's control (e.g., stakeholder access). Additional benchmarking or analysis identified during Phase 2. Any extension would be on the same terms and conditions as the original contract and agreed in writing before commencement.
79410000 Business and management consultancy services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: The contract will be awarded to the 'most advantageous tender' based on the following weighted criteria: Methodology - 35% Quality and robustness of the proposed approach, delivery mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement. Delivery - 25% Ability to meet timescales, manage risks, and allocate resources effectively. Experience - 25% Relevant organisational and team experience, including CVs and examples of similar projects. Cost / Value for Money - 15% Fixed fee proposal with full breakdown and day rates. Responses will be scored using a 0-5 scale for quality criteria (Unacceptable to Excellent). Price will be scored relative to the lowest bid.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
4 Dec 2025, 16:08 GMT
Last source update
14 Apr 2026, 12:37 BST
Authority reference
ORR/CT/25-84
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-079883
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Business and management consultancy services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef10 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Submission deadline
26 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
12 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Tenders must be submitted electronically via the ORR eTendering portal: orr.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/40395068019AEA0F117B ↗

Submission Deadline: 26 January 2026, 15:00 (UK time).

Tenders uploaded after the closing date and time may not be accepted.

Bidders can upload revised versions until the deadline.

The tender must be submitted in two envelopes:

Technical Envelope: Quality response (Methodology, Delivery, Experience), Disclaimer, and Cyber Essentials or ISO27000 certification (or equivalent).

Commercial Envelope: Price and Form of Tender.

File formats accepted: PDF or Word (.docx).

No electronic auction will be used for this procurement.

Guidance on registering and using the portal can be found at: www.orr.gov.uk/about/procuring-good… ↗

Timeline

4 Dec 2025 → 14 Apr 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published319 days ago
    4 Dec 2025, 16:08 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by281 days ago
    12 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline266 days ago
    26 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts246 days ago
    16 Feb 2026
  5. Latest notice published189 days ago
    14 Apr 2026, 12:37 BST

Notice history

4 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 4 Dec 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    4 Dec 2025, 16:08 GMT
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    4 Dec 2025, 16:57 GMT
    UK4
  3. Contract details notice published
    14 Apr 2026, 12:37 BST
    UK7
  4. Status changed to complete
    14 Apr 2026, 12:37 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £72,9421 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 20 Feb 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
AECOM LIMITED£72,942 †—Awarded

Contracts

  • A review of National Highways' culture, approach, and processes to promote, incentivise and embed innovation · AECOM LIMITED

    Signed
    20 Feb 2026
    Value
    £72,942
    Period
    20 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2027
    Status
    active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Office of Rail and Road

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PMPH-6471-MDYY 25 Cabot Square, London, London, E14 4QZContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • AECOM LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 01846493GB-PPON: PCLX-5446-YHDX Aldgate Tower, London, London, E1 8FAContact email

Official documents & specifications (7)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender