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ITEP1230 - Ontokai Licenses 26/27

National Highways

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05 Aug 2026 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited procured OntoKai software licences and support for its ontology and taxonomy capability. This is a goods requirement covering software subscription and related data services, delivered across the United Kingdom and internationally, including Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The requirement supports the buyer’s use of OntoKai for managing ontology and taxonomy capabilities. The named buying organisation is National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham. The work is relevant to software vendors, licensing specialists and providers of specialist information-management tools that can supply OntoKai licences and associated technical support across a geographically broad operating environment.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. National Highways Limited awarded the contract to Kaiasm Ltd on 5 August 2026. The awarded value is £130,162. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. The original estimated value range was £130,162 to £260,324. The tender submission deadline was 24 July 2026 at 12:00. The opportunity was classified as data services and subscription services. It was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active, and the published outcome identifies Kaiasm Ltd as the selected supplier for the OntoKai licensing and support requirement.

This award demonstrates established demand from National Highways for specialist ontology and taxonomy software, licensing and support rather than general-purpose IT services. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need rights to supply OntoKai or an equivalent ability to support the relevant platform, together with practical expertise in ontology and taxonomy management. It would also need to deliver software subscriptions and responsive technical support across the buyer’s UK and international operating footprint. The procurement route shows that framework access is commercially important, so suppliers should understand framework call-offs and be able to respond through that route. The requirement was considered suitable for SMEs, indicating that specialist smaller providers can be relevant competitors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITEP1230 - Ontokai Licenses 26/27

Notice Description

OntoKai software licensing and support for the Ontology and Taxonomy capability

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab442b8d-b990-4fcb-bdba-2b7a6ac43fe8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11aeed6-e532-46c2-b51d-01df31bb6d18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,324 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,162 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Highways
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
Postcode Area
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

KAIASM LTD

Further Information

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