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title: "Framework Agreement for Delivery of Apprenticeships"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059871"
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buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS"
published: "2025-09-11"
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# Framework Agreement for Delivery of Apprenticeships

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059871

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## Summary

The public procurement process outlined in the document refers to a completed contracting process initiated by the National Highways, located in Guildford, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Framework Agreement for Delivery of Apprenticeships," is focused on the services industry category, specifically specialist training services. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, under a special "light touch" regime. The award for this contract was made on 11th September 2025, with the contract period extending from 11th September 2025 to 10th September 2031. The procurement is governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for large-scale businesses involved in education and specialist training services. The successful supplier, University of Built Environment, can leverage this contract to further solidify its presence in the vocational training sector, specifically targeting organisations looking to expand their apprenticeship offerings. Businesses with robust infrastructure to deliver quality apprenticeship programmes and those capable of aligning with the strategic goals of central government authorities, like National Highways, would find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth. The long-term contract duration provides stability and a platform for the supplier to develop and enhance their specialisations in delivering apprenticeships.

## 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/055743-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £162,000 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 10:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055743-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055743-2025
  11th 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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