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ITEP1154 Operational Technology Strategic Review Support Services

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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05 May 2026 at 13:16

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has awarded a contract titled "ITEP1154 Operational Technology Strategic Review Support Services" to PA Consulting Services Limited (UK), under the industry category of Project management consultancy services (CPV Code: 72224000). This selective procurement was made through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract aims to provide specialist consultancy and strategic advisory support for reviewing the operational technology at National Highways, assessing various governance and performance aspects, and offering evidence-based recommendations to aid organisational transition into RIS3. The award was completed on 23rd March 2026, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, covering diverse delivery locations including the United Kingdom and international regions.

This particular tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy especially those capable of delivering strategic advisory support. It is notably suited for SMEs due to the procurement’s suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in lifecycle controls, risk management, and digital service performance within the operational technology sector are likely to find this contract particularly advantageous, offering potential to strengthen client bases and enhance reputation within the public sector. Although the contract is specific, it sets a precedent for similar future opportunities, especially for suppliers capable of providing robust organisational analysis and strategic consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITEP1154 Operational Technology Strategic Review Support Services

Notice Description

National Highways has awarded a contract for the provision of Operational Technology Strategic Review Support Services. The contract is for external specialist consultancy and strategic advisory support to undertake a structured review of the National Highways Operational Technology operating model. The scope includes assessment of lifecycle controls, governance arrangements, organisational accountabilities, performance management, risk baselining, and capability maturity across operational technology services. The review will provide an assured baseline and evidence based recommendations to support organisational transition into RIS3 and to support safety, reliability, resilience, and digital service performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad7b074c-aef3-418e-ac52-45cd2273e6a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c13ddfbc-a1a0-4714-8ca4-89d4a4b56b1c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£1,467,940 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,467,940 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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

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 LIMITED (UK

Further Information

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