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ITEP0831 - Additional Poppulo Software Licences

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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23 Dec 2025 at 15:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, National Highways Limited, a central government authority based in Birmingham, has successfully completed the award stage for the contract titled "ITEP0831 - Additional Poppulo Software Licences". The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically desktop communications software package. The contract, identified by ID LTC026, commenced on 1st December 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2029. Conducted via a direct procurement method, this contract was awarded without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement was formalised with Poppulo, an Ireland-based large supplier, on 30th November 2025, with the contract valued at £6,695.20, grossing £8,034.24.

This tender presents an expansion opportunity for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those providing desktop communication software. Companies with existing expertise in software licensing and support packages can leverage such opportunities to grow their business footprint within the public sector. The direct procurement approach often favours suppliers who can demonstrate proven capabilities and reliability, suggesting that experienced firms with a solid track record in government contracts stand to benefit the most. Given the scale and duration of this project, businesses positioned within the advanced communication software domain are ideally suited to compete in similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITEP0831 - Additional Poppulo Software Licences

Notice Description

Poppulo software licences with pro tier entitlements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085948-2025
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

48511000 - Desktop communications software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,695 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
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
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

POPPULO

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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