W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026

WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Metro Borough Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026," focusing on training programme services and personal development training services within the Early Years sector. This contract, based in Walsall, England, falls under the industry category of services with procurement conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was in the 'award' stage by 14 May 2026, with the contract active from 29 April 2026 to 28 August 2027. This initiative supports workforce development and skills progression in early years education through a blend of workplace-based learning and remote sessions across council early years settings.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in Early Years development. Given its classification, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate and potentially expand their service offerings. The awarded supplier, Juniper Training Limited, demonstrates how companies with a focus on training services can leverage such frameworks to grow their business footprint and contribute to important community objectives like regulatory compliance and workforce skill enhancement.

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Notice Title

W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026

Notice Description

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship, supporting workforce development, skills progression and regulatory compliance across early years provision. Delivery will be undertaken through a blended model, incorporating workplace based learning, remote delivery and scheduled face to face sessions as required. The programme will be delivered across Walsall Council early years settings and associated workplaces, ensuring accessibility while maintaining alignment with operational service requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a169c21-ce1e-410b-b232-1db72c4fb437
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa415340-4a0e-4c44-b947-d9eb37ef8da3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,910 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,910 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 28 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JUNIPER TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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