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24 Jun 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for apprenticeship training services was conducted by National Highways Limited, headquartered in Leeds, England. This tender, titled "Apprenticeship Training Services", falls under the industry categories of career guidance and vocational training services, with a total contract value of £4,500,000. The procurement was carried out using a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system, and the tender period concluded on 26th March 2026. The awarded contract, which is set to run from 29th May 2026 to 29th May 2029, covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, West Midlands, and London. BPP Professional Education, based in London, was awarded the contract as of 19th May 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in training and education services. The substantial contract value and wide regional coverage suggest ample opportunities for scaling operations and increasing service outreach. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in this domain, given the procurement process's suitability criteria. Businesses engaging in vocational training services can leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolio, enhance regional presence, and foster long-term partnerships with prominent organisations like National Highways Limited.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Training Services

Notice Description

Apprenticeship Training Services for National Highways.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10ac7f29-9422-4420-b1c1-66fcdde26ec5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922ac842-8b21-4c53-8ca1-3a5a3f849009
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 29 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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