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Apprenticeships - Nottingham Trent Uni Level 6

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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29 Aug 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways, a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process titled "Apprenticeships - Nottingham Trent Uni Level 6". The contract, which falls under the services industry category with a focus on training programme services, is located in the United Kingdom. Nottingham Trent University is the supplier for this project. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the competition threshold under a light-touch regime. This contract was awarded and signed on 7 August 2025, with a performance period from 8 September 2025 to 8 September 2031. The contract's total gross value is £64,800.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for educational institutions and training providers specialising in apprenticeship programmes, particularly those capable of handling large-scale partnerships with governmental bodies. Businesses with expertise in developing structured learning pathways and aligning skill development with strategic business needs may find opportunities to leverage similar government contracts. Engaging in this field allows businesses to expand their networks, scale operations, and contribute to developing skill sets that meet market demands.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeships - Nottingham Trent Uni Level 6

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-0590cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052592-2025
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
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2031 Over 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
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

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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