ITEP1209 - Specialist Operational Service Portfolio Change Support

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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24 Jun 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ITEP1209 - Specialist Operational Service Portfolio Change Support" was conducted by National Highways Limited, located in Birmingham, England. This procurement aimed to secure project management consultancy services, classified under CPV code 72224000, to facilitate the adoption of a new Portfolio Management Framework within Digital Services. The procurement was completed with an active award stage dated 19th June 2026, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The consultancy services are valued at £480,156 and are expected to be delivered across the United Kingdom, Europe, and other specified regions between 19th June 2026 and 18th December 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering project management consultancy services, as the tender is marked as suitable for such businesses. Engaging in this procurement could provide growth prospects by allowing businesses to expand their service portfolios and gain experience in supporting large-scale transitions in operational frameworks, particularly within the public sector. The contract, awarded to CIO-OFFICE LLP, highlights the need for specialist expertise in embedding and sustaining change, making it ideal for businesses with proven experience in delivering similar consultancy services.

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Notice Title

ITEP1209 - Specialist Operational Service Portfolio Change Support

Notice Description

This procurement look at securing specialist business change to support the operational adoption of a newly created Portfolio Management Framework. Aims to bring operational expertise to support the transition to new ways of working. Additionally looks to provide assurance and embedment across current Service Portfolios. This project requires consultancy to provide the operational expertise and capability to transition and embed change across Service Operations. If this is service is not procured then Digital Services is at risk of not meeting all RIS3 YR1 outcomes and impacting changes to operational critical services. By securing a short term solution this allows the core team to continue planning to build a 5 year strategic capability framework contract for DS Service Operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27af25f7-e8f5-4762-8116-3b152185cc4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5908cb9-4917-443a-a42c-d6fbdc4f13a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,156 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,156 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIO-OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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