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010.26 Specialist Teaching Assistant - AWARD

TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

Telford and Wrekin Council has completed the procurement process for the "010.26 Specialist Teaching Assistant - AWARD" contract, concerning the delivery of a Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship programme. This contract falls under the "Education and training services" industry category, with procurement being conducted using a selective approach, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract was awarded to Best Practice Network on 20th May 2026, with the service commencing on 21st May 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2028. The services are to be provided across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other international territories. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with all necessary procedures having been completed by the contractual deadlines set for May 2026.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services to expand their operations, particularly those with the capability to deliver apprenticeship programmes. Although the suitability does not particularly target SMEs or VCSEs, companies with robust experience in educational training can find significant growth by engaging in this programme. The two-year contract period offers a stable and extended timeline for implementation, making it ideal for established training providers who can meet Telford and Wrekin Council's standards and requirements. Businesses with a strategic interest in broadening their services within the education sector, particularly across multiple geographic regions, could benefit notably from similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

010.26 Specialist Teaching Assistant - AWARD

Notice Description

To find a training provider to deliver the Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship programme to start during current academic year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad1ca98-d417-4dfa-8d61-fa32e9ff6ac4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 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
TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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