# Lean Maturity Specialist Support 2026-2028 Contract Award

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by National Highways Limited.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [National Highways Limited](/buyers/national-highways-limited/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Bourton Group
- Award value: £45,000
- Tender value: £45,000
- Award date: 19 August 2026
- Published: 20 August 2026
- Contract start: 30 September 2026
- Contract end: 1 January 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 4483f562-d16f-499c-bf85-1479a0772272-911540
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8a24420-0635-42f5-807a-378a84427f7b

## Description

Lean activities support National Highways' RIS3 efficiency objectives and help develop the skills and capabilities of both National Highways and supply chain teams through the adoption of Lean tools and techniques\. This provision supports continuous improvement and supply chain efficiency, while reduced consultancy reliance has lowered costs and increased focus on delivering value\. National Highways has undertaken a direct award of this contract to Bourton Group via the Government Commercial Agency \(GCA\) Low Value Purchasing System \(LVPS\)\. The award has been made in compliance with the framework terms and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4483f562-d16f-499c-bf85-1479a0772272-911540)