ITEP1194 - Operational Services Transformation & Portfolio Enablement

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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22 Jun 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has concluded the procurement process titled "ITEP1194 - Operational Services Transformation & Portfolio Enablement", focusing on project management consultancy services within the infrastructure and transport industry sectors. The procurement aimed to secure expert advisory services to develop an Operational Service Portfolio Management Framework as part of the broader Digital Services Operating model. PA Consulting Services was awarded the contract with a value of GBP 724,883, and the service will be implemented from 22nd June 2026 to 18th December 2026. The procurement process utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the key procurement stage was the award phase, finalised before the contract's start date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in consultancy services related to operational model design and portfolio management frameworks. The project is particularly suited for companies with a track record in strategic advisory, especially those capable of implementing transformative services within organisational models related to digital services and infrastructure. Although the opportunity was awarded to a large enterprise, SMEs and similar consultancy firms can benefit from understanding such projects and pursuing similar tenders to expand their expertise and grow their portfolio in strategic consultancy within the public sector. Businesses adept at providing knowledge transfer and documenting service solutions stand to enhance their role in future procurement opportunities with organisations like National Highways Limited.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ITEP1194 - Operational Services Transformation & Portfolio Enablement

Notice Description

The key aim of this proposal is to deliver the priority recommendations from the Operational Services diagnostic across four outcomes to support TMS. This procurement looks at securing specialist advisory to support the embedment of the DS Operating model by leading the development of an Operational Service Portfolio Management Framework. The scope of this work is outcome-based, not the operational delivery of the framework. This project requires consultancy to provide specialist capability in Op Model / Design. It does not represent staff substitution or fulfilment of an established NH role and will include knowledge transfer and documentation. If this is service is not procured then Digital Services is at risk of not meeting all RIS3 YR1 outcomes and impacting changes to operational critical services. By securing a short term solution this allows the core team to continue planning to build a 5 year strategic capability framework contract for DS Service Operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8834be9d-cf93-4ffa-9669-37b8203add76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e23da57f-38d1-467e-b625-776f3f144592
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
£724,883 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£724,883 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 6-12 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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