Planning

Talent Review, Assessment and Development Services

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 10:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, a central government public authority, is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Talent Review, Assessment and Development Services" with a focus on human resources management consultancy services. The procurement process seeks to implement an employee talent review strategy aimed at supporting talent management and aligning with the net zero plan. Key deadlines include a submission requirement by 2 pm on Friday, 24th April 2026, for preliminary market engagement responses. The engagement milestone due on 24th April 2026 is scheduled in Birmingham, United Kingdom, before a future procurement notice expected by 1st July 2026. The procurement process promotes a highly competitive market by aiming to leverage existing solutions over bespoke developments, with the actual contract period anticipated to start on 1st April 2027 and potentially extend until 31st March 2033.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) knowledgeable in human resources consultancy services. Businesses offering off-the-shelf talent management solutions will find this procurement of particular interest, as it seeks to minimise bespoke development. By participating in the tender, companies can align themselves with National Highways' strategic objectives, including enhancing workforce skills for infrastructural resilience and sustainability. This is an ideal opportunity for firms aiming to contribute to public sector goals while expanding their services in a competitive governmental market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Talent Review, Assessment and Development Services

Notice Description

Purpose: This questionnaire aims to inform our procurement strategy for a new employee talent review process. We are seeking a solution that minimises bespoke development, leverages off-the-shelf capabilities, and supports a competitive procurement process. Responses are non-binding and will be used for market research only. None of the questions are mandatory. We are seeking providers to support the talent management process which in turn supports having the right people and skills including those who will support and enable the net zero plan. It also contributes to other KPIs particularly meeting the needs of all users and providing a well maintained and resilient network. Please can we ask that submissions are submitted by 2pm on Friday 24th April

Planning Information

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bAvmafyPnU

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033171-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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