---
title: "Samaritans Communication Guidance 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d720"
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# Samaritans Communication Guidance 2026

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d720

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Samaritans Communication Guidance 2026" project has been awarded by National Highways Limited, located in Birmingham, UK. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically health and safety consultancy services. The contract, which was awarded directly without competition due to its below-threshold value, is aimed at enhancing the understanding of safe and responsible suicide-related communications across National Highways. This was finalised with Samaritans as the supplier on 22nd June 2026, with the project set to run from 24th June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award status is active, indicating ongoing efforts to achieve the outlined objectives within the specified timeframe. The procurement legal basis follows the 2023 legislation, UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in health and safety guidance. Businesses that focus on providing specialised consultancy services, especially those with experience in sensitive communication topics like suicide prevention, could expect valuable growth and collaboration opportunities through similar initiatives. Moreover, organisations looking to expand their portfolio in collaboration with central government public authorities may find partnering with entities such as National Highways Limited advantageous. The procurement method, although direct and non-competitive in this instance, underscores the importance of cultivating niche expertise that aligns with public sector needs.

## Notice

Samaritans to provide guidance, online and in-person sessions for communications teams to increase understanding and practice in to safe and responsible suicide-related communications across National Highways.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071969-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## 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 | SAMARITANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 07:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071969-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071969-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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