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ITEP1081 - Postman Licenses 25-26

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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04 Dec 2025 at 10:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the renewal of Postman Licenses for 2025 to 2026 has been completed by National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT software packages. The contract commenced on 19 December 2025, and is slated to conclude on 18 December 2026. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold and did not involve competition. The award was confirmed to Phoenix Software Ltd as of 2 December 2025, reflecting an active status with a contract value of £6,005.23.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses involved in IT software to engage with a major government body like National Highways Limited. Companies specialising in software solutions for government applications, particularly those with the capability to offer license renewals, would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Although this contract was awarded directly without competitive bidding, understanding the direct procurement processes and establishing relationships with buying authorities such as National Highways Limited can present future growth opportunities for qualified and well-prepared suppliers in the IT sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITEP1081 - Postman Licenses 25-26

Notice Description

Renewal of Postman Licenses for 2025 to 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079597-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,005 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 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 LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enterprisesystemsprocurement@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
0300 123 5000

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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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