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title: "Street Manager SME - Highways Authority"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2026-01-02"
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# Street Manager SME - Highways Authority

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7063b3ae-2676-49fd-aad8-d13ec552bb53

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract titled "Street Manager SME - Highways Authority," focusing on the research and development and consultancy services industry category. The procurement process, initiated as a tender and executed through direct procurement, involved a single tender action below the threshold. Norfolk County Council has been appointed as the supplier, commencing the contract from 1st February 2025 to 31st March 2027. While the procurement stage is complete, the announced award on 2nd January 2026 further formalises the arrangement, with a contract value standing at £80,000 GBP. The scope of the project includes delivering services throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, encompassing regions such as the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents fruitful opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those specialising in consultancy and technical advisory for highway services, due to its classified focus on research and development services. Businesses with expertise in providing technical advice and industry knowledge for highway authorities will find this an attractive growth avenue. The involvement of a seasoned supplier like Norfolk County Council indicates potential collaboration and networking opportunities for smaller firms aiming to expand their portfolios in public sector projects within a diverse geographic scope.

## Notice

Awarded contract for Subject Matter Expert representing Highway Authorities in England, to provide technical advice and industry knowledge to the design team who are building the Street Manager service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc8858f-176a-4508-b4c2-2b899e9e0e51 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2026 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc8858f-176a-4508-b4c2-2b899e9e0e51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc8858f-176a-4508-b4c2-2b899e9e0e51
  2nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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