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06 Jul 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "M0135 Enhancements Stage 7 Portfolio (North)" project has been completed by National Highways Limited, a prominent buyer located in Birmingham, England. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Project management consultancy services," involves regions in the North East and Yorkshire and the Humber of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage on 22nd June 2026, with the contract period running from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2028. The total contract value is GBP 440,297.90.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in NEC4 contract administration services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Given the extensive scope of work in managing risk, payment assessments, and programme acceptances, firms with expertise in these areas can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and strengthen their market presence. AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited, a large-scale supplier, was awarded this contract, highlighting that businesses with a comprehensive understanding of the framework agreements and proven capability in consultancy services are well-positioned to succeed in similar procurements.

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Notice Title

M0135 Enhancements Stage 7 Portfolio (North)

Notice Description

The Consultant is engaged to provide an impartial NEC4 contract administration service through a competent NEC4 Project Manager. The service includes all support needed to provide contract administration, assessment of payment and other assessments, certificates, acceptances of programmes, risk management and reduction and other duties of the Project Manager in the NEC4 ECC contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61a89b9b-3d07-4fe0-846f-e245f73437c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edfcc405-e198-4f72-be58-a9c19ac9bfa1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£440,297 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£440,297 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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
TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS PPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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