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16 Jul 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Telford and Wrekin Council involved awarding a contract to deliver the Level 6 Speech and Language Therapist apprenticeship programme. This falls under the Education and training services category, classified by the CPV code 80000000, with widespread delivery across locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and Europe. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a Restricted procedure. The primary focus of the tender was to have services commence on 17 July 2026, and the award phase was completed on 16 July 2026. The contract period is set from 17 July 2026 to 30 April 2028.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for training providers specialising in education services. The contract aims to equip professionals with in-demand skills in speech and language therapy, creating a stable demand for such training. A variety of businesses, particularly those with experience in delivering high-quality educational services and engaging with public sector bodies, can find this tender especially beneficial. Although the opportunity is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger educational institutions or well-established training organisations, like the University of Keele, which secured the contract, are demonstrably well-suited to compete and thrive under such procurement requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

015.26 Speech and Language Therapist apprenticeship - AWARD

Notice Description

To find a training provider to deliver the Level 6 Speech and Language Therapist apprenticeship for start in September 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb512b84-72f8-4b32-9066-ee47e938f158
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dec5d47-2800-45cd-9417-b8f5026b9dc7
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
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 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

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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