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ITEP1127 - British Computer Society Corporate memberships

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by National Highways Limited revolves around the provision of corporate memberships through the British Computer Society (BCS), aiming to support digital workforce development. Located in Birmingham, the buying organisation is a central government public authority, and this procurement falls in the services category, specifically subscription services. This process, which employs a direct method below the competition threshold, has reached the award stage. The contract was signed on the 4th of March 2026 and will be active from the 23rd of March 2026 until the 23rd of March 2027, valued at £15,900 excluding taxes. Key stakeholders involved include BCS as the supplier, based in Swindon.

This tender offers remarkable opportunities for businesses within the IT and digital sectors, particularly those interested in advancing professional development and accreditation. Companies in these industries that can provide subscription services are well-suited to compete for similar government opportunities. The straightforward procurement method—being direct and below threshold—indicates a minimal competitive environment, allowing businesses to engage efficiently in contracts with public institutions. Participating in such contracts can enhance a company's visibility in government dealings and facilitate growth within the professional sector. This initiative seeks to bolster the UK's digital workforce through esteemed partnerships, promising valuable collaboration and development prospects for businesses involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITEP1127 - British Computer Society Corporate memberships

Notice Description

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is the UK's professional body for computing and digital professionals, dedicated to advancing technology practice and raising industry standards. With more than 70,000 members across 150+ countries, BCS provides a mature, widely respected ecosystem for professional development, accreditation and ethical practice, exactly aligned to DTC's goals for building a professionalised digital workforce BCS is the only UK chartered professional body for IT, uniquely empowered to award chartered status (CITP) and formal professional registration across the digital profession.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066232
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019524-2026
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
£15,900 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

THE BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY (BCS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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