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title: "S30099 NHSS Review Implementation Phase 3"
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# S30099 NHSS Review Implementation Phase 3

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85a68c1a-0e90-4b29-aeb5-7026a1848c4b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "S30099 NHSS Review Implementation Phase 3" was conducted by National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England. This process falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services and encompasses various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The contract was awarded on 17 June 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1 July 2026 and concluding on 31 December 2026. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, placing it in the "Award" stage as of the last update.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the field of Development Consultancy Services, making it particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded contract, valued at £49,946.92, was granted to OVE Arup, a large-scale supplier, reflecting the potential for collaboration or competition with larger market players. Businesses specialising in quality management systems and those capable of providing innovative solutions for site-based activities will find this opportunity relevant and rewarding, as it involves engagement with key stakeholders like Highway Authorities and Certification Bodies.

## Notice

National Highway Sector Schemes (NHSS) are a collaborative venture between Highway Authorities, the National Accreditation Body (United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)), UKAS accredited Certification Bodies, relevant Trade Associations, Awarding Organisations and Training Providers in the United Kingdom. They were established in the mid1990s as bespoke schemes within an ISO 9001 quality management system framework. They were designed to replace existing Certification Body's schedules for the installation of highway products and where appropriate product conformity schemes. (Most of the product conformity schemes have been replaced by requirements included in relevant harmonised European Standards, as and when they became available.) National Highways' requirements relating to Quality Management Schemes (such as the NHSS) are contained in the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MHCW) within GC 101- General Requirements for the Specification for Highway Works. The requirement for a Quality Management Scheme, and the relevant scope of its application, is embedded within the individual specification documents where applicable. At present, NHSS is the only quality management scheme that meets National Highways requirements, but in future there may be other accepted schemes if they satisfy our requirements. National Highways has undertaken a two-phase review of the National Highway Sector Schemes (NHSS) and the wider use of Quality Management Schemes for site-based activities. Phase 1 (2023-2024) concluded that National Highways should continue to mandate Quality Management Schemes for relevant activities but reduce reliance on specifying NHSS by name, thereby enabling appropriate equivalent schemes, supported by enhanced National Highways involvement. Phase 2 (2024) validated Phase 1's direction and identified several implementation needs, including: (i) the lack of a clear, documented rationale for why some activities require schemes and others do not; (ii) procurement checks that are typically light-touch (certificate-based), which increases the importance of downstream assurance; and (iii) limited evidence of consistent assurance activity "on the ground" beyond checking certification remains in place. The Phase 2 report sets out implementation workstreams covering internal awareness, risk-based scheme specification by activity, procurement criteria, and strengthened assurance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ba7d6d-fc00-48e1-b0ba-45548b69338f |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,946 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| 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 | OVE ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ba7d6d-fc00-48e1-b0ba-45548b69338f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ba7d6d-fc00-48e1-b0ba-45548b69338f
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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