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W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026

Walsall Council

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13 Oct 2026 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Metro Borough Council procured a Level 4 arboriculturist apprenticeship to develop its workforce, support skills progression and meet compliance requirements. The service uses a blended delivery model, combining teaching at Council operational sites with learning at the provider’s facilities. This is vocational apprenticeship training rather than general personal development training. The delivery location is Walsall, with training also taking place at the provider’s learning facilities. The requirement is focused on arboriculture at Level 4, so it is relevant to apprenticeship providers able to deliver this specialist programme and coordinate learning across workplace and provider settings.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Myerscough College and University Centre on 21 August 2026. The awarded value is £16,800. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 30 August 2028. The Council used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 12 August 2026. The procurement was identified as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises, but not small and medium-sized enterprises. The published information gives no further breakdown of lots or evaluation criteria, so the award outcome and route are the main stated process details relevant to prospective suppliers.

For a provider considering similar future work for Walsall Metro Borough Council, this award demonstrates demand for a Level 4 arboriculturist apprenticeship delivered through a blended model. A credible competitor would need to provide specialist arboriculture training, support progression to the required qualification level, and meet the Council’s workforce development and compliance objectives. Delivery capability would need to cover both Council operational sites in Walsall and the provider’s own learning facilities, with the ability to coordinate workplace and taught learning. The awarded contract was delivered through a framework call-off, so experience participating in relevant frameworks would be commercially pertinent. The selected supplier was a large provider, while the procurement was stated to be suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026

Notice Description

Level 4 Arboriculturist Apprenticeship applied through a blended delivery model, delivered across Council operational sites and the provider's learning facilities, to meet workforce development, skills progression and compliance requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d302b13a-505c-432d-b0bf-25ac05ea6d47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dacda9b8-4a39-4cab-96af-fb3a3dd28e17
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
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
£16,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 30 Aug 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 1DA
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

Myerscough College and University Centre

Further Information

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