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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Metro Borough Council has completed its procurement process for the "W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026" project, focused on providing Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 apprenticeships within educational settings across Walsall. Classified under training programme services (CPV 80521000), the procurement stage reached its conclusion with an active award announced on 2 June 2026. This selective procurement, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, aims to enhance workforce skills and support retention in the education sector. The tender, valued at £11,220, spans from 28 April 2026 to 27 December 2027, and training will be delivered mainly onsite with some remote and face-to-face sessions, addressing postcode WS1 1TP.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations in the educational sector due to its focus on flexible learning solutions and workforce development. Businesses in training and development services, especially those providing personal development programmes (CPV 80570000), can leverage this opportunity to engage in the education sector by adapting to the apprenticeship framework requirements. The awarded supplier, Heart Of England Training Limited, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure such government contracts, demonstrating how businesses can enhance their growth prospects by aligning with public sector demands for skill development and educational support services.

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Notice Title

W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026

Notice Description

Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 apprenticeship for employees working within educational settings across Walsall, using a flexible, blended delivery model comprising of work based learning, taught sessions, off the job training and end point assessment in line with the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education requirements. The training will be delivered primarily on site within school settings, supplemented by remote and face to face learning where appropriate and is designed to support workforce development, skills progression and retention within the education sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd3a0f44-f9ab-49d6-8da5-133e18f0271d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7ad7c7-64ab-4559-a6dc-c88eec74a2ae
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

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,220 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,220 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 27 Dec 2027 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
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
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

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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