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Digital Services Efficiencies Support

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

25 Sep 2025 at 13:45

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

06 May 2025 at 17:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by National Highways, a central government public authority based in Guildford, United Kingdom, involves the "Digital Services Efficiencies Support" project. This contract, initially awarded to A. Kalam's - PMO Services Limited, is aimed at supporting efficiencies within the Digital Services directorate. The procurement method chosen was direct, below threshold without competition, focusing on services related to project management, excluding construction work. The contract was initially active from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025. However, due to unforeseen circumstances delaying resource onboarding, a contract amendment was implemented, extending the period from 8 October 2025 to 28 November 2025 to ensure continued service and a smooth transition to internal delivery. The last amendment date recorded was 25 September 2025, with the extension valued at £157,058 GBP, grossing £188,469 GBP.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses within the project management services sector, particularly those involved in digital service efficiencies. Although the initial selection did not involve robust competition due to the below-threshold procurement approach, service providers with expertise in delivering project management solutions can leverage similar future contracts to expand their portfolios. The two-month extension underscores the necessity for businesses capable of addressing unforeseen challenges and scaling services efficiently. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), similar to A. Kalam's - PMO Services Limited, may find such opportunities particularly advantageous for growing their market presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Services Efficiencies Support

Notice Description

Specialist services to support the delivery of efficiencies within the Digital Services directorate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059754-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,710 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
indirectprocurementmailbox@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A. KALAM'S - PMO SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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