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ITEP1141 - British Computer Society Role Model Plus

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed the procurement process titled "ITEP1141 - British Computer Society Role Model Plus," specifically targeting the public sector, with a focus on central government affairs. This initiative is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and its procurement stage has reached completion as of 4 March 2026. The contract, effective from 23 March 2026 to 23 March 2027, was awarded directly to The British Computer Society (BCS) without competition, indicating a below-threshold procurement method. The project involves deploying RoleModelplus systems and consultancy services to develop digital and technology role profiles, with a gross contract value of £23,628.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for companies specialising in IT consultancy and role development to engage in public sector projects aimed at enhancing workforce capabilities and professional governance. Businesses proficient in the delivery and advisory of structured digital frameworks would thrive, especially those able to align with the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). Organisations with expertise in IT service provision and professional registration processes should closely monitor similar opportunities from entities like National Highways Limited, which aims to foster digital organisational growth and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITEP1141 - British Computer Society Role Model Plus

Notice Description

DTC is investing in the BCS RoleModelplus Build and Consultancy Services to enable the development, assurance and sustainability of a structured, SFIA/SFIAplus-aligned role framework across its digital and data workforce. The proposed investment for a 1-year term includes deployment of the RoleModelplus system, three user licences and 12.5 days of expert consultancy to create, refine and finalise 25 digital and technology role profiles. This investment directly supports capability uplift, reduces role inconsistency, strengthens governance and enables long-term sustainability of role creation within National Highways. 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-066237
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019531-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£19,690 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

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