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ITEP1119 - Renewal of licences for online learning authoring materials (Articulate) 2026

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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26 Feb 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, a public authority within the central government, has completed the procurement process titled "ITEP1119 - Renewal of licences for online learning authoring materials (Articulate) 2026." This contract concerns the renewal of licences for Articulate, an e-learning authoring tool, to be used by National Highways' HR team for one year. Based in Birmingham, UK, the procurement falls under the category of IT software packages and has been conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £10,640, was signed on 26th February 2026 and will remain active from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2027.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses offering IT software solutions, particularly those specialising in e-learning and educational technologies. Omniplex (Group) Limited, an SME located in St Albans, UK, has been awarded the contract. Companies with expertise in software as a service (SaaS) solutions and enterprise applications might find similar opportunities to grow their business by targeting public sector clients seeking technological enhancements for educational and learning purposes. Suppliers capable of providing robust online learning authoring tools would be well-suited to compete in such tender processes.

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Notice Title

ITEP1119 - Renewal of licences for online learning authoring materials (Articulate) 2026

Notice Description

Articulate Suite is an online e-learning authoring tool delivered via SaaS and an enterprise app which will allow the L&D Design team to create new online learning materials which will then be deployed to Thrive. The contract will allow the seven members of the National Highway's HR team to access the suite of tools for a period of one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017356-2026
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
SME

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
£10,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

OMNIPLEX (GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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