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06 Aug 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Major Projects Association – Membership 2026" has been completed by National Highways Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The contract, categorised under miscellaneous membership organisations services, relates to the provision of resources and networking opportunities for project managers within the infrastructure industry. The procurement stage is in the award and contract phase, with the contract period starting on 6th August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2027. It was an award for services with a procurement method labelled as direct, indicating a below-threshold process without competition.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing services related to professional organisations and development programs. It is particularly suited for businesses like the Major Projects Association, which specialise in facilitating seminars, workshops, and networking within the infrastructure sector. Small and medium enterprises, especially those that offer professional development and membership-based services, would be well-suited to compete in this sector, given the demand for resources that support Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and professional networking across major infrastructure projects. The contract's value is set at £12,702, providing a recurring revenue stream for suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, relevant services to National Highways Limited.

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Notice Title

Major Projects Association - Membership 2026

Notice Description

The Major Projects Association provides a range of resources for PM's and APM's working within National Highways. Membership allows colleagues to attend seminars, workshops and meet with project professionals from other parts of the infrastructure industry, elements crucial to networking and the completion of a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) diary. These are captured within the THRIVE environment as evidence that an individual continues with their development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ddf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074806-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98130000 - Miscellaneous membership organisations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,702 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MAJOR PROJECTS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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