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title: "ITEP1127 - British Computer Society Corporate memberships"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066232"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# ITEP1127 - British Computer Society Corporate memberships

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066232

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by National Highways Limited revolves around the provision of corporate memberships through the British Computer Society (BCS), aiming to support digital workforce development. Located in Birmingham, the buying organisation is a central government public authority, and this procurement falls in the services category, specifically subscription services. This process, which employs a direct method below the competition threshold, has reached the award stage. The contract was signed on the 4th of March 2026 and will be active from the 23rd of March 2026 until the 23rd of March 2027, valued at £15,900 excluding taxes. Key stakeholders involved include BCS as the supplier, based in Swindon.

This tender offers remarkable opportunities for businesses within the IT and digital sectors, particularly those interested in advancing professional development and accreditation. Companies in these industries that can provide subscription services are well-suited to compete for similar government opportunities. The straightforward procurement method—being direct and below threshold—indicates a minimal competitive environment, allowing businesses to engage efficiently in contracts with public institutions. Participating in such contracts can enhance a company's visibility in government dealings and facilitate growth within the professional sector. This initiative seeks to bolster the UK's digital workforce through esteemed partnerships, promising valuable collaboration and development prospects for businesses involved.

## Notice

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is the UK's professional body for computing and digital professionals, dedicated to advancing technology practice and raising industry standards. With more than 70,000 members across 150+ countries, BCS provides a mature, widely respected ecosystem for professional development, accreditation and ethical practice, exactly aligned to DTC's goals for building a professionalised digital workforce BCS is the only UK chartered professional body for IT, uniquely empowered to award chartered status (CITP) and formal professional registration across the digital profession.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019524-2026 |
| 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 | £15,900 |

## 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 | THE BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY (BCS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019524-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019524-2026
  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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