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title: "ITEP1103 - Compass Managed Service and Shared Meaning"
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# ITEP1103 - Compass Managed Service and Shared Meaning

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c34c171d-318b-446f-ab3b-fe70031546ed

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## Summary

National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England, has awarded a contract titled "ITEP1103 - Compass Managed Service and Shared Meaning" for data management services. This contract, valued at £4,500,000, aims to enhance the Compass platform, providing visual map navigation capabilities. Visual Meaning Limited, a small and medium enterprise located in Oxford, is the chosen supplier. The procurement process falls under the award stage and utilises a selective method through a call-off framework agreement. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2029, covering services worldwide, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in managed services, particularly in data management. SMEs equipped with innovative solutions to support large-scale platforms and visual mapping technologies are exceptionally poised to benefit. The procurement is ideally suited for firms looking to collaborate with a notable organisation such as National Highways Limited, which could lead to future prospects within the public sector across diverse geographical locations.

## Notice

Provision of a Managed Service to support the Compass platform and deliver the Shared Meaning Roadmap to help provide a single location which enables colleagues to navigate the organisation through visual maps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd0d4a2d-0607-4043-af28-955a7ce19825 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 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 | VISUAL MEANING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd0d4a2d-0607-4043-af28-955a7ce19825

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd0d4a2d-0607-4043-af28-955a7ce19825
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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