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title: "Apprenticeships - Northampton Uni"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068994"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# Apprenticeships - Northampton Uni

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068994

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## Summary

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.

## 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/037065-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 1 Jan 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,000 |

## 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80521000 - Training programme services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 12:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037065-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037065-2026
  23rd April 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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