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Apprenticeships - Network Engineer Apprenticeship - Level 4

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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17 Jul 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways, a central government public authority located in Guildford, UK, recently awarded a contract titled "Apprenticeships - Network Engineer Apprenticeship - Level 4" under the services category. The procurement process, initiated in July 2025, involved enhancing talent pipelines through apprentice hires without competition, following a direct award approach. The successful supplier, QA LIMITED based in Leeds, will execute the contract from September 2025 to September 2028, with a gross contract value of £61,200. This contract was formalised on 8th July 2025 and is part of efforts to use the apprenticeship levy to attain business objectives by developing requisite skills within the workforce.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in apprenticeship training and services, as the government aims to build early talent pipelines. Companies equipped to deliver effective training programmes, particularly in the technology and engineering sectors, can benefit from similar opportunities in the future. Participation in such contracts not only offers financial growth but also positions businesses as key stakeholders in national skills development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeships - Network Engineer Apprenticeship - Level 4

Notice Description

Continuation to develop employees using the apprenticeship levy and to continue to build early talent pipelines through hiring apprentices. Both support having the right people with the right skills in the business in order to meet wider business objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056123
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040900-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

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