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Apprenticeships - BPP Education apprenticeships - Level 7,5 & 3

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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21 Aug 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Apprenticeships - BPP Education apprenticeships - Level 7,5 & 3" was conducted by National Highways, a central government public authority based in Guildford, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically training programme services, and follows a direct procurement method termed "Below threshold - without competition." The contract, awarded to BPP Education, a large supplier based in London, commenced on 8th September 2025 and is scheduled to end on 10th September 2029. The award and contract phases are marked as complete and active as of 21st August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those looking to leverage apprenticeship programmes. The focus on Level 7, 5, and 3 apprenticeships offers targeted growth potential for firms skilled in professional development and talent pipeline expansion. Companies experienced in providing services that align with skills development and workforce enhancement would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeships - BPP Education apprenticeships - Level 7,5 & 3

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-058be1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050425-2025
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
Large

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
£128,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2029 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BPP EDUCATION

Further Information

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