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title: "ITEP0981 - Contract Management System"
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# ITEP0981 - Contract Management System

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c645e6eb-785f-46f6-a7d1-37ee288eeb14

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "ITEP0981 - Contract Management System" was conducted by National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England. This tender pertains to the industry category of "Contact management software package" with the CPV code 48333000. It involved the procurement of a service license for the existing contract management system, CONTRACTS, or a suitable replacement. The process used a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender status is complete, the contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. The procurement and usage span a wide geographical scope, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. Notably, the award for the contract, valued at GBP 3,450,000, was made active on 29th July 2026 to thinkproject UK Limited.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses dealing in software solutions, particularly those with an established infrastructure to support contract management systems across extensive geographical locations. Although this procurement was not explicitly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive software packages and systems integration might find similar tenders beneficial for growth. The process reflects the strategic use of framework agreements, opening avenues for competitive positioning for future selective procurement processes initiated by public sector entities like National Highways Limited. Business growth can be augmented by aligning technological offerings with the requirements of large-scale public infrastructure entities.

## Notice

The business needs to procure a new service license of the existing contract management system, CONTRACTS formerly known as CEMAR, or that of a replacement system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da3002f-5de5-46e5-bd12-a87c1c6f3fba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,450,000 |
| 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 | THINKPROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48333000 - Contact management software package

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da3002f-5de5-46e5-bd12-a87c1c6f3fba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da3002f-5de5-46e5-bd12-a87c1c6f3fba
  30th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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