--- title: "Information Technology Commercial Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-289b337e-c773-426e-9ae9-a3afecb30865" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-289b337e-c773-426e-9ae9-a3afecb30865" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-289b337e-c773-426e-9ae9-a3afecb30865.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-289b337e-c773-426e-9ae9-a3afecb30865.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2021-09-24" --- # Information Technology Commercial Framework Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-289b337e-c773-426e-9ae9-a3afecb30865 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-289b337e-c773-426e-9ae9-a3afecb30865) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-289b337e-c773-426e-9ae9-a3afecb30865.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Information Technology Commercial Framework" is being conducted by Highways England, located in Birmingham, England. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically related to information technology services, and is currently at the Tender stage. The tender period is set to conclude on 19th November 2021, with a projected contract period lasting from 18th March 2022 to 17th March 2026. The total estimated value of this contract is £1 billion, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing broad participation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to enter the public sector market. Companies that provide services in areas such as asset management, software development, cyber security, and digital solutions will find numerous Lots available within this framework. The emphasis on engagement with new supply chain members suggests a welcoming environment for diverse and innovative suppliers aiming to contribute to National Highways' ambitious technology objectives. ## Notice The purpose of this contract notice (along the one simultaneously published on the UK Government's Find A Tender Service website) is to call for competition for the National Highways Information Technology Commercial Framework (ITCF). The ITCF will be a primary commercial vehicle to support the delivery of National Highways' RIS2 technology pipeline and to meet the strategic aims of National Highways. The ITCF is comprised of eighteen Lots: Lot 1- Asset Management (Goods and/or Services) Lot 2 - Corporate Systems (Goods and/or Services) Lot 3 - Architectural Services (Services) Lot 4 - Software Development Lifecycle (Services) Lot 5 - Cyber Security and Data Protection (Services) Lot 6 - Digital and Data (Services) Lot 7 - Infrastructure and Platform design (Services) Lot 8 - Service Management and Transition (Services) Lot 9 - Business Engagement (Services) Lot 10 - Strategy, Transformation and Performance (Services) Lot 11 - Delivery (Services) Lot 12 - IT Commercial, Procurement and Financial (Services) Lot 13 - Software COTS/SaaS (Goods) Lot 14 - Workplace Hardware (Goods) Lot 15 - Hardware Infrastructure and Platforms (Goods) Lot 16 - Infrastructure and Platform (Goods and/or Services) Lot 17 - Multi-Service Provision (Services) Lot 18 - Multi-Discipline Provision (Services) National Highways are committed to engaging with new members of the supply chain and encourage participation for all suppliers including SME's in this procurement exercise. The initial duration of the Framework Agreement will be for a period of fourty-eight (48) months. There are no extension Periods. The total duration of the Framework Agreement will not exceed 48 months in total. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml (Reference is itt_6505) National Highways will be holding a Tender Launch Event for this Information Technology Commercial Framework. This will take place on Friday 1st October 2021 from 14:30 to 17:00 Tenderers should register here to attend. https://registration.livegroup.co.uk/itcfandotcflaunchevents After the Tender Launch Event, National Highways will make available the presentation slides, along with Q&A from the Tender Launch Event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255b4541-8857-4d65-bce3-c286aa8b27ec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2022 - 17 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 24 Sep 2021 at 07:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255b4541-8857-4d65-bce3-c286aa8b27ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255b4541-8857-4d65-bce3-c286aa8b27ec 24th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://registration.livegroup.co.uk/itcfandotcflaunchevents Live Event ## Notice URLs - https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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