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ITEP1128 - Open Data Institute Corporate memberships & Training

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, a central government buying organisation located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for corporate memberships and training with the Open Data Institute (ODI). This contract falls under the industry category of subscription services, specifically for enhancing digital governance and data ethics. The one-year contract commenced on 23 March 2026 and will end on 23 March 2027, having been awarded and signed on 4 March 2026. The procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, reflecting the specialist nature of ODI's expertise in building public sector-aligned, open data ecosystems.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for entities that can provide specialised training and data management services, especially those focusing on collaboration with public sector organisations. Though the award has been directed to ODI, the contract highlights a demand for services that bolster responsible data usage and governance frameworks. Companies with similar capabilities can look towards fostering partnerships with government bodies to develop unique solutions leveraging data insights, positioning themselves as valuable assets in advancing digital transformation strategies within the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITEP1128 - Open Data Institute Corporate memberships & Training

Notice Description

As National Highways strengthens its digital governance, data ethics and capability frameworks, ODI's work is recognised globally and they operate as not for profit institute dedicated to improving how organisations use data responsibly. ODI's mission explicitly includes partnering with governments, public bodies to build open, trustworthy data ecosystems, reflecting deep alignment with public sector needs and responsibilities. Given this unique and specialist focus, no alternative provider offers the same breadth of public sector aligned expertise, tools and evidence based methodologies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066231
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019523-2026
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
SME

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
£33,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2027 1-2 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
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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

OPEN DATA INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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