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title: "ITEP1119 - Renewal of licences for online learning authoring materials (Articulate) 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d18"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# ITEP1119 - Renewal of licences for online learning authoring materials (Articulate) 2026

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d18

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## Summary

National Highways Limited, a public authority within the central government, has completed the procurement process titled "ITEP1119 - Renewal of licences for online learning authoring materials (Articulate) 2026." This contract concerns the renewal of licences for Articulate, an e-learning authoring tool, to be used by National Highways' HR team for one year. Based in Birmingham, UK, the procurement falls under the category of IT software packages and has been conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £10,640, was signed on 26th February 2026 and will remain active from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2027.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses offering IT software solutions, particularly those specialising in e-learning and educational technologies. Omniplex (Group) Limited, an SME located in St Albans, UK, has been awarded the contract. Companies with expertise in software as a service (SaaS) solutions and enterprise applications might find similar opportunities to grow their business by targeting public sector clients seeking technological enhancements for educational and learning purposes. Suppliers capable of providing robust online learning authoring tools would be well-suited to compete in such tender processes.

## Notice

Articulate Suite is an online e-learning authoring tool delivered via SaaS and an enterprise app which will allow the L&D Design team to create new online learning materials which will then be deployed to Thrive. The contract will allow the seven members of the National Highway's HR team to access the suite of tools for a period of one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017356-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,640 |

## Status

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

## 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 | OMNIPLEX (GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 13:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017356-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017356-2026
  26th February 2026 - 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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