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20 Jul 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, a central government public authority, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Software and Cloud Management Tools" contract. Located at Three Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, the organisation awarded the contract to Bytes Software Services. The procurement, conducted under a direct method below the threshold without competition, was finalised as of 20th July 2026 with a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting software package and information systems, with key activity focused on the UK region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises involved in software and cloud management solutions. Bytes Software Services, based in Leatherhead, secured the contract valued at £564,238.80 gross, demonstrating the potential for substantial gains in the technological and infrastructure sectors. Companies that specialise in providing robust and efficient software packages and information systems are poised to benefit from similar future contracts, as governmental bodies continue to invest in digital transformation and management tools.

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Notice Title

Software and Cloud Management Tools

Notice Description

Software and Cloud Management Tools contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068211-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£470,199 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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