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title: "Arden University Apprentice Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a7e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# Arden University Apprentice Programme

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a7e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by National Highways Limited focused on the "Arden University Apprentice Programme," categorized under Specialist Training Services in the services industry. This contract aims to enhance employee skills and build talent through apprenticeships, aligning with broader business goals. Located in Birmingham, the buying organisation falls under the public authority of the central government. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, due to its being below the threshold, and it falls under the light touch regime. The contract stage reached completion, with the award being active from 15th January 2026 to 28th June 2030, carrying a gross value of £44,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for educational institutions and training providers, especially those involved in specialist training services, to contribute to skill development initiatives. Businesses that can offer tailored apprenticeship programmes and demonstrate effectiveness in employee development would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. Although this particular tender was awarded directly without competition, understanding such requirements can position businesses to anticipate and prepare for potential direct partnership opportunities with public sector entities like National Highways Limited.

## 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/011111-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 28 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARDEN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 16:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011111-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011111-2026
  6th February 2026 - 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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