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title: "ITEP0871 SMPA Collaboration Environment"
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# ITEP0871 SMPA Collaboration Environment

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7df40aa3-4b83-4f7e-b7e8-2b81510a8a0b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "ITEP0871 SMPA Collaboration Environment" was conducted by National Highways and falls under the industry category of license management software development services (CPV: 72212218). The objective was to engage a managed service partner for the Smart Motorways Programme Alliance (SMPA) focusing on Microsoft365 and related technologies, including data analytics, power platform, and information security. This tender has reached the award stage, and the contract was awarded on 28th March 2025, with the service commencement on 1st April 2025, running until 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The locations covered by this procurement include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international regions.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept with Microsoft technologies and data security. SMEs with expertise in providing comprehensive managed IT services, handling data analytics, and ensuring robust information security would find significant growth potential in competing for such contracts. The contract's value is GBP 1,380,000, making it an enticing prospect that promotes business expansion and the possibility of sustained collaboration with National Highways. Infratech Systems Limited, an SME, has successfully secured this contract, highlighting the feasibility for smaller enterprises to compete and thrive in this domain.

## Notice

ITEP0871 SMPA Collaboration Environment The requirements are to acquire a managed service partner to: - Provide a service wrap for the Smart Motorways Programme Alliance (SMPA) Microsoft365 Users, Platform, the Microsoft Product suite. - Provide a service that will be able to continue to realise and enable the capabilities of the platform and its technologies concerning, data analytics, power platform and sustain and improve information security stance (security operating centre); and to - Provide a platform retirement decommission service that will work with the NH DS team to deliver a successful, compliant activity to coincide with the end of the Alliance need for the platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6296b27d-cedb-46ec-ba7f-3865f3325367 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,380,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,380,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFRATECH SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6296b27d-cedb-46ec-ba7f-3865f3325367

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6296b27d-cedb-46ec-ba7f-3865f3325367
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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