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Apprenticeship Training Services Agreement

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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02 Sep 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by National Highways focused on an "Apprenticeship Training Services Agreement" aimed at enhancing employee development via the apprenticeship levy. This initiative supports the organisation's objectives by hiring apprentices to ensure workforce skills align with business goals. The procurement, classified under services and specific to training programme services (CPV: 80521000), was conducted using a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. Located in Guildford, UK, the contract moved through the award stage, with completion status and active implementation. The contract was signed on 7th August 2025 and commenced on 8th September 2025, extending until 8th September 2028, with a total value of £16,000.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in providing professional training services, particularly those specialising in apprenticeship programmes. Companies that excel in tailoring their services to government-led employee development initiatives, like Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) similar to Trainplus Limited, which was awarded this contract, could significantly benefit. Engaging in such government partnerships allows businesses to enhance their portfolio while contributing to the advancement of public sector capabilities.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Training Services Agreement

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-05922b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053153-2025
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
£16,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 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 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
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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

TRAINPLUS

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