---
title: "Apprenticeship Training Services Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b3c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# Apprenticeship Training Services Agreement

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b3c

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## Summary

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.

## 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/011416-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,733 |

## 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 14:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011416-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011416-2026
  9th 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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