---
title: "Subscription to the British Standards Institute Online Library"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068606"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# Subscription to the British Standards Institute Online Library

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068606

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## Summary

The public procurement process revolves around National Highways Limited, a central government authority, engaging a subscription service from BSI Assurance UK Limited. The procurement title is "Subscription to the British Standards Institute Online Library," and falls under the service category with CPV code for subscription services. The contract is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and encompasses a direct procurement method executed without competition below the threshold. The procurement process has reached its award and contract phase, marked complete on 20th April 2026 with a projected closing date of 30th April 2029. The contract, valued at £703,498.89 excluding taxes, ensures that technical specialists have access to British, European, and international standards.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those with expertise in online library services and technical resources. Large-scale enterprises that can reliably meet the requirements stated by National Highways Limited are well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The procurement method employed—direct and without competitive bidding—suggests that businesses holding necessary certifications and established reputations, like BSI Assurance UK Limited, are more likely to secure such contracts. Consequently, firms should focus on building strong relationships with central government authorities to enhance their chances in similar tenders.

## Notice

to provide technical specialists with reliable, up-to-date access to British, European, and international standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035505-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £703,498 |

## 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 | BSI ASSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 09:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035505-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035505-2026
  20th April 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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