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Structuring Research Services

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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09 Oct 2025 at 15:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Structuring Research Services" was conducted by National Highways, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom. This contract, completed in the services category, specifically targeted research services and was located within the United Kingdom. The award process was finalised on 9th September 2025, with the contract period running from that date until 30th November 2025. This procurement was designated as a direct method, below threshold and without competition, under the light touch regime. The total contract value was £136,230 GBP, grossing £163,476 GBP, with Korn Ferry UK Ltd securing the award as the supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for business growth primarily in the research services sector, offering a significant chance for large-scale businesses with expertise in structuring research. Such procurements, especially when awarded without competition, provide a competitive edge for firms that have established relationships with national public authorities or possess unique capabilities aligning with government needs. Entities looking to expand their portfolio in research services and those capable of handling large-scope projects within a short operational timeframe would find similar opportunities advantageous for strategic growth and market positioning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Structuring Research Services

Notice Description

Structuring Research Services for National Highways

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063861-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,230 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 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

KORN FERRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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