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Apprenticeships - Learning Skills Partnership Ltd (all levels)

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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29 Aug 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways, located in Guildford, UK, is the buying organisation behind the recently completed procurement process for apprenticeship services, with Learning Skills Partnership Ltd as the supplier. The tender, titled "Apprenticeships - Learning Skills Partnership Ltd (all levels)", falls under the services category and specifically focuses on training programme services, which leverage the apprenticeship levy to build talent pipelines. This direct procurement, carried out below the competition threshold, was conducted without competition under the light-touch regime. The contract was signed on 14th August 2025, with an active period from 8th September 2025 to 7th September 2029, valued at £97,000, excluding tax, within a gross value of £116,400. The contract notice was published on 29th August 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in training and development services, especially those focused on apprenticeship programmes. Firms that can offer comprehensive employee skills development aligned with business objectives stand to benefit considerably. The procurement, tailored to enhance workforce capabilities and utilise the apprenticeship levy, presents a great opportunity for training providers of all sizes, although it was awarded through a direct method without competition. Such contracts are ideal for businesses adept in leveraging funding mechanisms and implementing strategic skill development initiatives within large organisations.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeships - Learning Skills Partnership Ltd (all levels)

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-0590d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052609-2025
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
£97,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP

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