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title: "ITEP1128 - Open Data Institute Corporate memberships & Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066231"
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# ITEP1128 - Open Data Institute Corporate memberships & Training

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066231

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## Summary

National Highways Limited, a central government buying organisation located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for corporate memberships and training with the Open Data Institute (ODI). This contract falls under the industry category of subscription services, specifically for enhancing digital governance and data ethics. The one-year contract commenced on 23 March 2026 and will end on 23 March 2027, having been awarded and signed on 4 March 2026. The procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, reflecting the specialist nature of ODI's expertise in building public sector-aligned, open data ecosystems.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for entities that can provide specialised training and data management services, especially those focusing on collaboration with public sector organisations. Though the award has been directed to ODI, the contract highlights a demand for services that bolster responsible data usage and governance frameworks. Companies with similar capabilities can look towards fostering partnerships with government bodies to develop unique solutions leveraging data insights, positioning themselves as valuable assets in advancing digital transformation strategies within the public domain.

## Notice

As National Highways strengthens its digital governance, data ethics and capability frameworks, ODI's work is recognised globally and they operate as not for profit institute dedicated to improving how organisations use data responsibly. ODI's mission explicitly includes partnering with governments, public bodies to build open, trustworthy data ecosystems, reflecting deep alignment with public sector needs and responsibilities. Given this unique and specialist focus, no alternative provider offers the same breadth of public sector aligned expertise, tools and evidence based methodologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019523-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,500 |

## 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 | OPEN DATA INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019523-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019523-2026
  4th March 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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