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Project Management Training

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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31 Oct 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways, a central government public authority based in Guildford, has completed a procurement process for "Project Management Training" services. The service falls under the industry category of management training services (CPV: 80532000). The contract, awarded on 17th October 2025 and effective from 23rd October 2025 to 22nd October 2026, aligns with the 2025/2026 Future Learning Needs for project management qualifications. The procurement was executed using a direct method below the threshold without competition and follows the light-touch regime. The contract's gross value amounts to £139,200, with a net amount of £116,000.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management training services, particularly for those focused on accredited project management programs. The awarded supplier, 20/20 Business Insight Limited, an SME headquartered in Edinburgh, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to such opportunities. Companies equipped to deliver specialised training and education services can leverage similar contracts to augment their business portfolio, broaden their service reach, and collaborate with government entities like National Highways.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Management Training

Notice Description

To meet the growing demand for accredited project management training identified in the 2025/2026 Future Learning Needs (FLN). This contract will deliver key qualifications in this field.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d78e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069927-2025
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

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

20/20 BUSINESS INSIGHT

Further Information

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