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ITEP1161 - CHARM Tenable 26/27

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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15 Apr 2026 at 09:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ITEP1161 - CHARM Tenable 26/27" is overseen by National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, UK. It involves the yearly renewal of CHARM Tenable licences for a period of 12 months. The procurement stage has reached completion with the award being formalised on 13th April 2026 and the contract will commence on 18th May 2026 until 17th May 2027. This direct procurement method was executed below threshold without competition. The industry categorisation for this contract is IT software packages, centrally located in Birmingham.

This tender provides opportunities for large-scale IT suppliers, particularly those specialising in software provision and renewal, to expand their client base within the central government sector. Since the procurement method was direct without competition, businesses that have an established relationship with organisations like National Highways Limited are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities. With a contract value amounting to £33,073.19 gross, it represents a lucrative opportunity for suppliers in the technology sector to secure long-term, stable contracts and fortify their presence in governmental supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITEP1161 - CHARM Tenable 26/27

Notice Description

Yearly renewal of CHARM Tenable Licences (12 Months).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068296
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034036-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,560 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2027 6-12 months
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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