NRTS3 NOC and Field Services Sizing Assessment

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process summarised involves National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England, engaging in a selective tender process titled "NRTS3 NOC and Field Services Sizing Assessment". This assessment falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services, with delivery locations including the United Kingdom and internationally. The contract, valued at £149,500, was awarded to GARTNER U.K. LIMITED on 14th May 2026, and the contract will run until 29th July 2026. The award stage of the procurement marks the current progression in the tender's lifecycle, which started from a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those equipped to offer staffing model optimisation and strategic validation. Large consultancy firms with experience in government contracts and staff benchmarking would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future. Despite the contract not being tailored towards SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, businesses with the resources and expertise akin to those of GARTNER U.K. LIMITED could see similar opportunities as a strategic avenue for growth and expansion in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Title

NRTS3 NOC and Field Services Sizing Assessment

Notice Description

NRTS3 NOC and Field Services Sizing Assessment National Highways has awarded a contract to Gartner UK Limited to provide independent validation and optimisation of staffing models for the NRTS3 programme, focusing on the National Operations Centre NOC and Field Services FS. The support is required due to internal resource constraints during the ITT evaluation and upcoming BAFO stage. Gartner will deliver benchmarking, cost assurance, and recommendations to help National Highways secure value for money, strengthen negotiations, and confidently proceed with a high value direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d56f6a7-8435-4031-8259-6f2ce78be6d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b108cd5-9d86-47ee-a440-cbdf50b2bbc2
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
Not specified
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
£149,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 29 Jul 2026 1-6 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

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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