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Salary Benchmarking

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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27 Jan 2026 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has recently completed a procurement process titled "Salary Benchmarking," focusing on business and management consultancy services. The process was classified under the CPV code 79400000, with the procurement method being a direct, single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £44,445, will begin on 2nd February 2026, and conclude on 1st February 2030. This procurement involved locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Korn Ferry being the awarded supplier as of 19th January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale business and management consultancy firms who specialise in salary benchmarking to engage with a key governmental department. However, it was not deemed suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given its wide-ranging geographic delivery addresses, companies with an international presence or capability will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Potential competitors may look to build expertise and partnerships in these regions to enhance their bidding prospects against established players such as Korn Ferry.

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Notice Title

Salary Benchmarking

Notice Description

National Highways Salary Benchmarking

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a25099d3-af08-4540-82d3-16e0a74bb2d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09ed58cd-c669-4db1-a14c-d1170456ed50
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,445 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,445 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 4-5 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
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

KORN FERRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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