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W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026

Walsall Council

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27 Aug 2026 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Metro Borough Council procured Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 apprenticeship training for school employees and staff in associated educational settings. The service uses a blended delivery model combining workplace-based learning, tutor-led training and remote learning activities. Its purpose is to support workforce development, professional progression and the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for specialist teaching assistant responsibilities in educational environments. Delivery is required in Walsall and other agreed workplace locations. This is a personal development training service, with the main procurement category being services. The requirement is relevant to apprenticeship training providers with experience delivering education-sector programmes through a blended model.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The award date was 18 August 2026, following a tender deadline of 18 August 2026 at 12:00. CU Apprenticeships (Better Futures) Limited was awarded the contract for £14,400 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2028. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award covers the full Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 apprenticeship requirement described for Walsall and other agreed workplace locations.

Although this contract has been awarded, it provides a clear indication of Walsall Metro Borough Council’s demand for specialist apprenticeship training supporting school workforces. Suppliers considering future opportunities with this buyer would need to provide a Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship and combine workplace learning with tutor-led and remote delivery. Credibility would depend on understanding educational environments, supporting professional skills progression and developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with specialist teaching assistant responsibilities. The opportunity is suitable in principle for SMEs and VCSEs, so smaller providers with relevant apprenticeship delivery capability and the capacity to work across Walsall and agreed workplace settings may be well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026

Notice Description

Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship delivered through a blended delivery model comprising workplace-based learning, tutor-led training and remote learning activities. Training will be delivered to school employees and associated educational settings within Walsall and other agreed workplace locations. The apprenticeship is intended to support workforce development, professional skills progression and the development of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to undertake specialist teaching assistant responsibilities within educational environments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c48b79-abe7-4940-b2c9-4a4b9e0273db
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

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Walsall Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Postcode Area
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

CU Apprenticeships (Better Futures) Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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