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ITEP1156 Road Safety Foundation Route Review Tool

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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10 Apr 2026 at 08:56

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed the procurement process for the "ITEP1156 Road Safety Foundation Route Review Tool", a contract aimed at improving the safety engineering of their network in the UK. Situated in Birmingham, the central government public authority employed a direct award procurement method, citing the Road Safety Foundation as the only capable supplier. The tender process, tagged with industry category information technology services (CPV code: 72222300), advances to a contract commencing on 12th May 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. Key milestones include the scheduled contract signature on 11th May 2026, ensuring timely initiation of services.

This procurement, valued at £140,000 with a gross amount of £168,000, opens opportunities for businesses inclined towards developing safety and IT solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). While this specific tender involved a direct award to a specialised provider, it underscores the demand for expertise in improving road safety through technological means, presenting a promising sector for growth. Businesses focusing on IT and road safety can leverage such contracts for increased visibility and experience within public sector collaborations, thus enhancing their growth trajectory.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITEP1156 Road Safety Foundation Route Review Tool

Notice Description

This proposal will support the development of safety engineering schemes to improve star ratings of our network using the Route Review Tool (RRT). This includes the development and support of the RRT training for staff, support in development of schemes and evaluation of the interventions.

Procurement Information

This proposal will support the development of safety engineering schemes to improve star ratings of our network using the Route Review Tool (RRT). This includes the development and support of the RRT training for staff, support in development of schemes and evaluation of the interventions. The Road Safety Foundation is the only supplier that can provide this service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032667-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

ROAD SAFETY FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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