---
title: "Apprenticeship Training Employer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059224"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS"
published: "2025-09-02"
---

# Apprenticeship Training Employer

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059224

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the project titled "Apprenticeship Training Employer" was undertaken by National Highways, a central government public authority based in Guildford, UK. The process, which falls under the industry category of services, specifically focuses on training programme services. It was conducted under a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition, in line with the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract has been awarded to Clear Quality Limited, an SME located in Rotherham, with a contract period from 8th September 2025 to 8th September 2028, valued at £30,000. The contract status is active following the signing date of 14th August 2025. The procurement process is currently at the award and contract stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in training services, especially those with expertise in developing talent pipelines and leveraging apprenticeship schemes. With the focus on developing employees using apprenticeship levy funds, businesses that specialise in designing and delivering tailored training programmes could greatly benefit from engaging in such projects. SMEs like Clear Quality Limited, which offer competitive, high-quality training solutions, are particularly well-positioned to capture growth opportunities in this sector through similar procurement activities. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to strengthen their relationship with central government entities and showcase their capabilities in delivering critical services that align with broader business objectives.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053146-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLEAR QUALITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80521000 - Training programme services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 12:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053146-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053146-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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