S30099 NHSS Review Implementation Phase 3

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S30099 NHSS Review Implementation Phase 3

Notice Description

National Highway Sector Schemes (NHSS) are a collaborative venture between Highway Authorities, the National Accreditation Body (United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)), UKAS accredited Certification Bodies, relevant Trade Associations, Awarding Organisations and Training Providers in the United Kingdom. They were established in the mid1990s as bespoke schemes within an ISO 9001 quality management system framework. They were designed to replace existing Certification Body's schedules for the installation of highway products and where appropriate product conformity schemes. (Most of the product conformity schemes have been replaced by requirements included in relevant harmonised European Standards, as and when they became available.) National Highways' requirements relating to Quality Management Schemes (such as the NHSS) are contained in the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MHCW) within GC 101- General Requirements for the Specification for Highway Works. The requirement for a Quality Management Scheme, and the relevant scope of its application, is embedded within the individual specification documents where applicable. At present, NHSS is the only quality management scheme that meets National Highways requirements, but in future there may be other accepted schemes if they satisfy our requirements. National Highways has undertaken a two-phase review of the National Highway Sector Schemes (NHSS) and the wider use of Quality Management Schemes for site-based activities. Phase 1 (2023-2024) concluded that National Highways should continue to mandate Quality Management Schemes for relevant activities but reduce reliance on specifying NHSS by name, thereby enabling appropriate equivalent schemes, supported by enhanced National Highways involvement. Phase 2 (2024) validated Phase 1's direction and identified several implementation needs, including: (i) the lack of a clear, documented rationale for why some activities require schemes and others do not; (ii) procurement checks that are typically light-touch (certificate-based), which increases the importance of downstream assurance; and (iii) limited evidence of consistent assurance activity "on the ground" beyond checking certification remains in place. The Phase 2 report sets out implementation workstreams covering internal awareness, risk-based scheme specification by activity, procurement criteria, and strengthened assurance.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-85a68c1a-0e90-4b29-aeb5-7026a1848c4b
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ba7d6d-fc00-48e1-b0ba-45548b69338f
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: 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
CPV Codes: 73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £49,946 Under £100K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period: 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Not Specified
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: OVE ARUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ba7d6d-fc00-48e1-b0ba-45548b69338f
18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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