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Apprenticeship Guide Agreement

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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21 Jan 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, a public authority under central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Apprenticeship Guide Agreement." This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on publishing services. Situated in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the organisation used a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract signing on the 19th of January, 2026, with an active contract period from the 26th of January, 2026, to the 25th of January, 2030. The process is in the Award stage, with Barker Brooks Communications Limited awarded the contract with a total value of GBP 27,000.

This contract offers a valuable opportunity for medium-sized enterprises involved in publishing services, particularly those with the expertise to support and enhance the Apprenticeship Guide available to schools across England. As the service scope involves annual print and online dissemination, businesses with innovative publishing solutions and effective logistics capabilities will find significant growth potential in this project. Additionally, companies able to align with the educational sector's requirements and standards are particularly well-suited to benefit from similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Guide Agreement

Notice Description

The Service Provider is required to provide the annual inclusion of National Highways in the print and online version of the Apprenticeship Guide, available to every school in England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005411-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2030 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 LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
0300 123 5000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARKER BROOKS COMMUNICATIONS

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