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ITEP1103 - Compass Managed Service and Shared Meaning

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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26 Mar 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England, has awarded a contract titled "ITEP1103 - Compass Managed Service and Shared Meaning" for data management services. This contract, valued at £4,500,000, aims to enhance the Compass platform, providing visual map navigation capabilities. Visual Meaning Limited, a small and medium enterprise located in Oxford, is the chosen supplier. The procurement process falls under the award stage and utilises a selective method through a call-off framework agreement. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2029, covering services worldwide, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in managed services, particularly in data management. SMEs equipped with innovative solutions to support large-scale platforms and visual mapping technologies are exceptionally poised to benefit. The procurement is ideally suited for firms looking to collaborate with a notable organisation such as National Highways Limited, which could lead to future prospects within the public sector across diverse geographical locations.

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Notice Title

ITEP1103 - Compass Managed Service and Shared Meaning

Notice Description

Provision of a Managed Service to support the Compass platform and deliver the Shared Meaning Roadmap to help provide a single location which enables colleagues to navigate the organisation through visual maps.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c34c171d-318b-446f-ab3b-fe70031546ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd0d4a2d-0607-4043-af28-955a7ce19825
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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

VISUAL MEANING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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