Scope
Description
Delivery of National Spatial planning contracts from February 2026. Replacing the current NEC 4 Professional Service Contracts tendered in 2020, awarded in 2021 and expiring in February 2026.
The replacement contracts will also be NEC 4 Professional Service Contracts starting in 2026, initially for five years but with the option to extend for a further three years.
The key aim is to deliver contracts to purchase the technical services of consultants to help Spatial Planning Teams review planning applications, local plan documents and supplementary planning documents. This is to help fulfil National Highways obligation as a Statutory Consultee in the planning process. The consultants will provide technical advice across a large number of areas, including but not limited to reviewing transport assessments, reviewing traffic and transport models, undertaking traffic and transport modelling for National Highways, reviewing technical notes from applicants, attending examinations in public on behalf of NH and as an expert witness.
Total value (estimated)
- £81,000,000 excluding VAT
- £97,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 December 2025 to 31 January 2031
- Possible extension to 31 January 2034
- 8 years, 1 month, 16 days
Description of possible extension:
3 times 1 year.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
Lot 1. Spatial Planning North
Description
Regional Spatial Planning North
Lot value (estimated)
- £23,000,000 excluding VAT
- £27,600,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Spatial Planning Midlands and East
Description
Regional Spatial Planning Midlands and East
Lot value (estimated)
- £31,000,000 excluding VAT
- £37,200,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Spatial Planning South
Description
Regional Spatial Planning South
Lot value (estimated)
- £27,000,000 excluding VAT
- £32,400,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 September 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
12 September 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
For access to the tender documents, suppliers will need to pre-register on the National Highways e-portal to access the tender documents via ITT_1174 - National Spatial Planning Contract 2026
Register on CCFT e-Sourcing Portal:
All suppliers will need to be registered on the CCFT portal to allow them to tender for National Highways works and services. Suppliers can access the CCFT portal by using the following web address by clicking or pasting the following address into their browser: https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
Once the account is registered suppliers are responsible for managing their own accounts and will need to create a Superuser account which is the main account holder for the supplier. They will then be able to add additional roles and sub-user accounts to the supplier account on the CCFT platform.
The supplier, on registration or subsequently can update their records to reflect the latest details associated with the account. It is important that the supplier maintains an active Superuser.
Two Factor Authentication (2FA):
In-line with current cyber security best practice, National Highways have incorporated some additional security measures for external users accessing our data and systems. In this case, suppliers will need to use extra security to access the CCFT platform when logging on.
For additional security once registered. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) will be required to access the portal. The supplier will need to register the account on Google Authenticator by scanning a QR code provided at registration. When they login they will be prompted to add a six-digit authorisation code that is synced to their account, typically via a smartphone app. They will then access the dashboard as normal.
Suppliers will find a useful guidance document which can be accessed from the CCFT home page. The guidance document provides a step-by-step guide on how to use 2FA and has a dedicated section to Frequently asked Questions. The document can be accessed by clicking the 'Click here for details on how to register' button as highlighted in the green outline below. This then opens the guidance which also contains the link to the registration video.
Should you require assistance, please call e-Sourcing helpdesk on 0203 868 2859.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 30 June 2033
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Commercial | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
National Highways
- Companies House: 09346363
Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close
Guildford
GU1 4LZ
United Kingdom
Email: info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Website: https://nationalhighways.co.uk
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Organisation type: Public authority - central government