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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 10:08

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ITEP1159 - Gov Delivery Email Platform 26/27/28" has been completed by National Highways Limited, headquartered in Birmingham, England. This tender falls under the IT software package industry category, encompassing a range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. With a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, the process has advanced to the award stage as of 8th July 2026. The contract, valued at £288,388.50, spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2028, creating significant opportunities for technology service providers.

This tender offers ample opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT software solutions. Given the scope of the project and its alignment with governmental IT infrastructure, businesses with robust email platform delivery capabilities are highly suitable to engage. The procurement approach, ensuring a framework agreement, potentially allows for streamlined collaboration with governmental entities, fostering growth and higher visibility in public sectors.

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Notice Title

ITEP1159 - Gov Delivery Email Platform 26/27/28

Notice Description

Gov Delivery Email Platform 26/27/28

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3aaaee62-b8f2-4351-a21c-d70e87cc69c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/306b0d2b-e02f-4f29-b446-57093562ac80
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,388 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£529,328 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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