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Apprenticeships - Northampton Uni

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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23 Apr 2026 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed the procurement process for "Apprenticeships - Northampton Uni," aimed at enhancing skill development through apprenticeship programmes. As part of the central government authority, National Highways is engaging with the University of Northampton Enterprises Limited to utilise the apprenticeship levy in building early talent pipelines. This direct procurement method followed a below-threshold framework without competitive bidding. The contract, signed on 13 April 2026, is active and spans from 15 April 2026 to 1 January 2032, with a gross value of £32,400. The project is based in Birmingham, UK, within the services category focusing on training programme services.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities for educational service providers specialising in training programmes. Organisations adept at developing apprenticeship curricula or those with experience in enhancing workforce skills would find this contract advantageous, thereby contributing to strategic business goals for National Highways. Large providers with the capability to deliver comprehensive training services could effectively compete, focusing on the project's long-term objectives to nurture talent aligned with business needs. Such ventures can facilitate improved positioning within the central government procurement spectrum, ensuring participation in future direct procurement endeavours.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeships - Northampton Uni

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-068994
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037065-2026
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

80521000 - Training programme 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
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 1 Jan 2032 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON ENTERPRISES

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