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Apprenticeship Training Services Agreement

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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09 Feb 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, a public authority within the central government, has completed the procurement process for the "Apprenticeship Training Services Agreement". Located in Birmingham, the organisation sought specialist training services to develop employees using the apprenticeship levy and enhance talent pipelines by hiring apprentices. This was a direct procurement method, categorised under light-touch regime, and completed without competition as it was below the threshold. The related contract was awarded to Northumbria University and spans from 9 January 2026 to 31 March 2031, with the contract valued at £24,733 GBP.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for educational institutions and organisations that specialise in apprenticeship and vocational training. The tender, focused on building and developing skilled individuals, is ideal for large-scale training providers, like universities, capable of efficiently implementing apprenticeship programmes. Such contracts support educational institutions in establishing long-term partnerships with central government bodies, thereby enhancing their portfolio and influence within the public sector. This creates avenues for steady revenue streams and notoriety in the field of specialised workforce training.

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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-064b3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011416-2026
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
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
£24,733 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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 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

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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