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Lower Thames Crossing - External Communications and Advocacy Services

National Highways

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: National Highways

Buyer Address: Bridge House, Walnut Tree Close, Guilford, UKJ4, GU1 4LZ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ancillaryprocurement@lowerthamescrossing.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 03001235000

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
7308125.0 GBP
Published
29 Sep 2025, 11:11
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79416100 - Public relations management services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Infrastructure Matters
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project requires specialist support for the delivery of a comprehensive programme of stakeholder engagement and advocacy campaigns across political, business and education sector stakeholders.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project requires specialist support for the delivery of a comprehensive programme of stakeholder engagement and advocacy campaigns across political, business and education sector stakeholders. This procurement was undertaken via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) DPS RM6124 - Communications Marketplace.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Commercial

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Quality

Contracts

Contract Title: Lower Thames Crossing - External Communications and Advocacy Services

Awards

Award Title: Lower Thames Crossing - External Communications and Advocacy Services

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