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Framework Agreement for Delivery of Apprenticeships

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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11 Sep 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process outlined in the document refers to a completed contracting process initiated by the National Highways, located in Guildford, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Framework Agreement for Delivery of Apprenticeships," is focused on the services industry category, specifically specialist training services. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, under a special "light touch" regime. The award for this contract was made on 11th September 2025, with the contract period extending from 11th September 2025 to 10th September 2031. The procurement is governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for large-scale businesses involved in education and specialist training services. The successful supplier, University of Built Environment, can leverage this contract to further solidify its presence in the vocational training sector, specifically targeting organisations looking to expand their apprenticeship offerings. Businesses with robust infrastructure to deliver quality apprenticeship programmes and those capable of aligning with the strategic goals of central government authorities, like National Highways, would find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth. The long-term contract duration provides stability and a platform for the supplier to develop and enhance their specialisations in delivering apprenticeships.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Delivery of Apprenticeships

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-059871
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055743-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 10 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
indirectprocurementmailbox@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

UNIVERSITY OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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