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W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026

Walsall Council

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28 Aug 2026 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Metro Borough Council procured a teacher apprenticeship at postgraduate Level 6 for an employee based at Cooper & Jordan CEVA Primary School, a maintained school contributing to the Council’s apprenticeship levy. The service supports workforce development, compliance with Initial Teacher Training requirements and progression pathways for employees undertaking teaching roles. Delivery is provided through a blended learning model by the University of Derby. This is an education and personal development training service, rather than the supply of construction, equipment or general staffing. The work is delivered for the Council and the school in Walsall, with the appointed provider based in Derby. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations, subject to meeting the procurement’s requirements.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 18 August 2026 to the University of Derby for £10,800 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 May 2027. The tender submission deadline was 18 August 2026 at 12:00. The requirement was evaluated through the framework call-off process; the published information identifies the procurement as a services contract and records the selected supplier and award value. This outcome relates to one apprenticeship requirement for teacher training and does not represent a wider programme of teaching or training services. The award is active and the tender is complete.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for higher-level teacher apprenticeship delivery linked to a maintained primary school, an apprenticeship levy and statutory Initial Teacher Training compliance. A credible future competitor would need to provide postgraduate Level 6 teacher apprenticeship provision, support employees progressing into teaching roles and deliver the learning through a blended model. Relevant capability includes designing and administering structured apprenticeship programmes, coordinating learning around school employment and evidencing progress against training and compliance requirements. Providers able to work with local authorities, maintained schools and levy-funded apprenticeships would be well placed. The requirement is focused and education-specific: general training suppliers without teacher-training expertise or the ability to deliver a recognised higher-level apprenticeship would be less relevant. Both SME and VCSE participation was identified as suitable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026

Notice Description

Teacher Apprenticeship (Post Graduate Level 6) for an employee based at Cooper & Jordan CEVA Primary School, a maintained school that contributes to the Council's apprenticeship levy. The apprenticeship is required to support workforce development, statutory compliance with Initial Teacher Training requirements, and progression pathways for employees undertaking teaching roles. Delivery will be provided by the University of Derby through a blended learning model.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8eb6fe32-ce47-4439-b497-48fc72440a40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b02332b0-a0b5-40cb-9a8b-0c3238f57986
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 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 May 2027 6-12 months
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

University of Derby

Further Information

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