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01 Jun 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited is the buying organisation for the procurement titled "ITEP1191 - P3M Prioritisation Phase 3," which involves project management consultancy services. The procurement, which was conducted through a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded on 21 May 2026 to PA Consulting Services Limited (UK). The contract, valued at £888,765, spans from 26 May 2026 to 30 September 2026, covering locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, among others. The industry classification under the CPV code is project management consultancy services (72224000), and the procurement falls under the services category. The process has reached the award stage.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of advisory and facilitative programme, project, and portfolio management services, particularly those with expertise in enterprise-level prioritisation, quarterly planning, and capacity management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit as the procurement acknowledges their suitability. Businesses with robust consultancy capacities and the ability to support transitions to in-house operating models, as well as mitigation strategies for delivery risks, will find this project aligned with their growth objectives. The engagement's outcome-based nature allows for extending organisational knowledge and enhancing maturity, making it well-suited for firms seeking to leverage their industry expertise.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ITEP1191 - P3M Prioritisation Phase 3

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of specialist advisory and facilitative Programme, Project and Portfolio Management (P3M) services. The services require experienced consultants to deliver expert support across enterprise-level prioritisation, quarterly planning, and capacity management activities. This includes facilitation, independent assurance, mentoring, and organisational maturity support. The engagement is outcome-based in nature and necessitates the application of specialist knowledge, professional judgement, and assurance capability. Scope of Services The services are advisory and facilitative, supporting the continued operation and embedding of an agreed enterprise planning operating model. The requirement is time-limited and designed to mitigate delivery risk at a critical transition point in planning and governance arrangements. The engagement is aligned with the organisation's strategic objective to transition to an in-house operating model and incorporates appropriate controls to prevent long-term dependency on external consultancy support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f70ac6c-2f1e-4d47-85ac-9934b7aaf4c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42aa4ebd-fd38-4da5-8fb6-0f009e0d230c
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

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£888,765 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£888,765 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 30 Sep 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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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