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Subscription to the British Standards Institute Online Library

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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20 Apr 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process revolves around National Highways Limited, a central government authority, engaging a subscription service from BSI Assurance UK Limited. The procurement title is "Subscription to the British Standards Institute Online Library," and falls under the service category with CPV code for subscription services. The contract is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and encompasses a direct procurement method executed without competition below the threshold. The procurement process has reached its award and contract phase, marked complete on 20th April 2026 with a projected closing date of 30th April 2029. The contract, valued at £703,498.89 excluding taxes, ensures that technical specialists have access to British, European, and international standards.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those with expertise in online library services and technical resources. Large-scale enterprises that can reliably meet the requirements stated by National Highways Limited are well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The procurement method employed—direct and without competitive bidding—suggests that businesses holding necessary certifications and established reputations, like BSI Assurance UK Limited, are more likely to secure such contracts. Consequently, firms should focus on building strong relationships with central government authorities to enhance their chances in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Subscription to the British Standards Institute Online Library

Notice Description

to provide technical specialists with reliable, up-to-date access to British, European, and international standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068606
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035505-2026
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
Large

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
£703,498 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

BSI ASSURANCE

Further Information

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