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SDF2 Independent Review

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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05 Dec 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has concluded a procurement process for conducting an independent review of the SDF2 (Scheme Delivery Framework 2) contract documentation. The aim of this review is to evaluate the commercial model and determine its coherence, viability, and strategic soundness for the intended audience. The procurement, titled "SDF2 Independent Review," falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services and is situated in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to NE Consult Limited, starting from 8 December 2025 until 30 June 2026. The process was conducted through a direct procurement method below threshold without competition, according to legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in management consultancy, to engage with public authorities and expand their portfolio by contributing to high-profile governmental frameworks. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like NE Consult Limited, which successfully secured this contract, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, provided they have the necessary expertise and a strategic approach to reviewing commercial models and frameworks. This contract embodies potential growth in the consultancy industry, opening doors for businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering strategic insights and evaluations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SDF2 Independent Review

Notice Description

To conduct an independent review of the SDF2 (Scheme Delivery Framework 2) contract documentation, with a primary focus on evaluating the commercial model. The aim is to determine whether the framework is coherent, viable and strategically sound for its intended audience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080012-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@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

NE CONSULT

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