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title: "ITEP1188 - Thrive Learning Platform 26-27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af48"
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# ITEP1188 - Thrive Learning Platform 26-27

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af48

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ITEP1188 - Thrive Learning Platform 26-27" was conducted by National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, UK. The contract involves IT software packages and falls under the "goods" category, specifically for the continuation of the Thrive Learning Platform. The procurement method utilised was a below-threshold direct award without competition. The contract was signed on 4th June 2026, with Thrive Learning Ltd awarded the contract, which is active from 12th June 2026 to 11th June 2027. The total contract value is £110,640, inclusive of VAT, and the procurement is aligned with National Highways' strategic development and talent management initiatives for the fiscal year 26/27.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software and services, particularly those offering learning and development solutions. Companies with expertise in mentoring, coaching, and skills assessment capabilities would find this tender particularly beneficial, as it aligns with the current strategic direction of National Highways. Businesses that can offer comprehensive development and talent management solutions similar to the existing Thrive platform would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement opportunities, as National Highways continues to focus on self-serve elements and cultural change within their organisational strategy.

## Notice

The National Highways People Strategy for the remainder of the RIS period is focused on three key areas, leading our people, developing our people and valuing our people. Developing our people is reliant on the L&D department having the right systems and appropriate offer for individual and organisational development needs. The current people strategy, HR in year business plan and wider L&D strategy is changing to focus on a different cultural model and will not be solely focused on formal learning through eLearning or training courses. Our overall approach to development and talent management is changing during the course of the business year 26/27 and is currently under review. Thrive currently offers more than essential requirements and includes some additional requirements that align with our proposed approach moving forward, such as mentoring, coaching and skills assessment capabilities. The need to continue with our existing learning platform Thrive is required as it currently aligns with our people strategy aims, in year business planning initiatives and wider thinking for culture change. The platform offers optimal ready-made content and development solutions for the self-serve elements of our desired development culture without the need for us to purchase additional suppliers or increase headcount.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053592-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £92,200 |

## 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 | THRIVE LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 08:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053592-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053592-2026
  8th June 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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