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Street Manager SME - Highways Authority

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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02 Jan 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract titled "Street Manager SME - Highways Authority," focusing on the research and development and consultancy services industry category. The procurement process, initiated as a tender and executed through direct procurement, involved a single tender action below the threshold. Norfolk County Council has been appointed as the supplier, commencing the contract from 1st February 2025 to 31st March 2027. While the procurement stage is complete, the announced award on 2nd January 2026 further formalises the arrangement, with a contract value standing at £80,000 GBP. The scope of the project includes delivering services throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, encompassing regions such as the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents fruitful opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those specialising in consultancy and technical advisory for highway services, due to its classified focus on research and development services. Businesses with expertise in providing technical advice and industry knowledge for highway authorities will find this an attractive growth avenue. The involvement of a seasoned supplier like Norfolk County Council indicates potential collaboration and networking opportunities for smaller firms aiming to expand their portfolios in public sector projects within a diverse geographic scope.

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Notice Title

Street Manager SME - Highways Authority

Notice Description

Awarded contract for Subject Matter Expert representing Highway Authorities in England, to provide technical advice and industry knowledge to the design team who are building the Street Manager service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7063b3ae-2676-49fd-aad8-d13ec552bb53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc8858f-176a-4508-b4c2-2b899e9e0e51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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