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BRAKE sponsorship (2026)

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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04 Feb 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by National Highways Limited, located in Birmingham, involved a direct procurement method to award a sponsorship contract titled "BRAKE sponsorship (2026)" in the services industry category. This process, tagged as below threshold and completed without competition, was formalised with Brake, a large-scale, voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisation based in Sutton Coldfield. The contract was signed on 4th February 2026, with an active period between 5th February 2026 and 31st January 2027, and holds a gross value of £18,000. The initiative is part of National Highways’ commitment to enhancing road safety and promoting its projects in collaboration with Brake, particularly underlining the UK Fleet Champions Awards.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the services domain, especially those capable of developing strategic partnerships aimed at safety enhancements and communications in the transportation sector. The collaboration between a major public authority like National Highways Limited and Brake accentuates the potential benefits of participation for companies that can contribute to or align with road safety improvements. Businesses that focus on outreach, media management, and community engagement would find suitable growth opportunities through such associations, particularly given Brake's role in publicising and enhancing road safety initiatives.

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Notice Title

BRAKE sponsorship (2026)

Notice Description

. The UK Fleet Champions Awards is a significant event and Brake's communications team publicise winners and extensively. By partnering with Brake we have the potential to increase the considerable benefits across numerous areas of both organisations' work, including highlighting National Highways leadership in improving road safety for all.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009998-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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
indirectprocurementmailbox@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

BRAKE

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