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W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026

Walsall Council

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12 Oct 2026 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council commissioned a Level 6 Project Manager apprenticeship for its employees. The programme combines online learning, tutor-led sessions, workplace learning and structured progress reviews. It is intended to develop employees’ project management knowledge, skills and behaviours, support their professional progression, and strengthen project and programme delivery across council services. Training takes place with employees based in Walsall and associated workplace locations, using both remote learning and the working environment. This is professional development and apprenticeship training (CPV 80570000), rather than a supply of equipment or a construction project.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to QA Limited. The award was made on 10 September 2026, following a selective process using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £26,400 and runs from 21 September 2026 to 31 December 2028. The original estimated procurement value was also £26,400. The requirement is presented as a single apprenticeship programme, with no separate lots described. The procurement identifies the training scope and delivery model but gives no further detail on the evaluation criteria or bidder eligibility conditions.

This award demonstrates demand from Walsall Council for Level 6 project management apprenticeship training for its employees. Suppliers seeking to compete for a similar requirement would need to deliver a blended programme that integrates online study, tutor-led teaching, workplace learning and structured progress reviews. They would also need to show that their training supports the development of project management knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to programme and project delivery across council services. Delivery capability must accommodate employees working in Walsall and associated workplaces, as well as remote learning. The council has previously used a framework call-off route, so suppliers seeking comparable public sector work should be positioned to participate through an appropriate framework. The published award describes a defined workforce-development programme, rather than general training provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026

Notice Description

The Project Manager Level 6 Apprenticeship is to be delivered through a blended delivery model incorporating online learning, tutor-led sessions, workplace-based learning and structured progress reviews. Training will be delivered to Council employees based within Walsall and associated workplace locations, with learning activities undertaken both remotely and within the working environment. The apprenticeship will support workforce development, professional skills progression and the acquisition of project management knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support effective programme and project delivery across Council services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e13e3ec8-761c-40e5-b43b-4484ac0f4bf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c739e2f-0bf7-4fbb-b04f-1847b0b8a4c5
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

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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

QA Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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