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title: "Talent Review, Assessment and Development Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680cf"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Talent Review, Assessment and Development Services

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680cf

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## Summary

National Highways Limited, a central government public authority, is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Talent Review, Assessment and Development Services" with a focus on human resources management consultancy services. The procurement process seeks to implement an employee talent review strategy aimed at supporting talent management and aligning with the net zero plan. Key deadlines include a submission requirement by 2 pm on Friday, 24th April 2026, for preliminary market engagement responses. The engagement milestone due on 24th April 2026 is scheduled in Birmingham, United Kingdom, before a future procurement notice expected by 1st July 2026. The procurement process promotes a highly competitive market by aiming to leverage existing solutions over bespoke developments, with the actual contract period anticipated to start on 1st April 2027 and potentially extend until 31st March 2033.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) knowledgeable in human resources consultancy services. Businesses offering off-the-shelf talent management solutions will find this procurement of particular interest, as it seeks to minimise bespoke development. By participating in the tender, companies can align themselves with National Highways' strategic objectives, including enhancing workforce skills for infrastructural resilience and sustainability. This is an ideal opportunity for firms aiming to contribute to public sector goals while expanding their services in a competitive governmental market.

## Notice

Purpose: This questionnaire aims to inform our procurement strategy for a new employee talent review process. We are seeking a solution that minimises bespoke development, leverages off-the-shelf capabilities, and supports a competitive procurement process. Responses are non-binding and will be used for market research only. None of the questions are mandatory. We are seeking providers to support the talent management process which in turn supports having the right people and skills including those who will support and enable the net zero plan. It also contributes to other KPIs particularly meeting the needs of all users and providing a well maintained and resilient network. Please can we ask that submissions are submitted by 2pm on Friday 24th April

### Planning Information

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bAvmafyPnU

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033171-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 10:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033171-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033171-2026
  13th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bAvmafyPnU
- https://nationalhighways.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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