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title: "ITEP1154 Operational Technology Strategic Review Support Services"
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# ITEP1154 Operational Technology Strategic Review Support Services

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad7b074c-aef3-418e-ac52-45cd2273e6a0

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has awarded a contract titled "ITEP1154 Operational Technology Strategic Review Support Services" to PA Consulting Services Limited (UK), under the industry category of Project management consultancy services (CPV Code: 72224000). This selective procurement was made through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract aims to provide specialist consultancy and strategic advisory support for reviewing the operational technology at National Highways, assessing various governance and performance aspects, and offering evidence-based recommendations to aid organisational transition into RIS3. The award was completed on 23rd March 2026, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, covering diverse delivery locations including the United Kingdom and international regions.

This particular tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy especially those capable of delivering strategic advisory support. It is notably suited for SMEs due to the procurement’s suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in lifecycle controls, risk management, and digital service performance within the operational technology sector are likely to find this contract particularly advantageous, offering potential to strengthen client bases and enhance reputation within the public sector. Although the contract is specific, it sets a precedent for similar future opportunities, especially for suppliers capable of providing robust organisational analysis and strategic consultancy.

## Notice

National Highways has awarded a contract for the provision of Operational Technology Strategic Review Support Services. The contract is for external specialist consultancy and strategic advisory support to undertake a structured review of the National Highways Operational Technology operating model. The scope includes assessment of lifecycle controls, governance arrangements, organisational accountabilities, performance management, risk baselining, and capability maturity across operational technology services. The review will provide an assured baseline and evidence based recommendations to support organisational transition into RIS3 and to support safety, reliability, resilience, and digital service performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c13ddfbc-a1a0-4714-8ca4-89d4a4b56b1c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,467,940 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,467,940 |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c13ddfbc-a1a0-4714-8ca4-89d4a4b56b1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c13ddfbc-a1a0-4714-8ca4-89d4a4b56b1c
  5th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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