---
title: "Structuring Research Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05abf8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS"
published: "2025-10-09"
---

# Structuring Research Services

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05abf8

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Structuring Research Services" was conducted by National Highways, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom. This contract, completed in the services category, specifically targeted research services and was located within the United Kingdom. The award process was finalised on 9th September 2025, with the contract period running from that date until 30th November 2025. This procurement was designated as a direct method, below threshold and without competition, under the light touch regime. The total contract value was £136,230 GBP, grossing £163,476 GBP, with Korn Ferry UK Ltd securing the award as the supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for business growth primarily in the research services sector, offering a significant chance for large-scale businesses with expertise in structuring research. Such procurements, especially when awarded without competition, provide a competitive edge for firms that have established relationships with national public authorities or possess unique capabilities aligning with government needs. Entities looking to expand their portfolio in research services and those capable of handling large-scope projects within a short operational timeframe would find similar opportunities advantageous for strategic growth and market positioning.

## Notice

Structuring Research Services for National Highways

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063861-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £136,230 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KORN FERRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 15:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063861-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063861-2025
  9th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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