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AwardUpdate

07 Jul 2026 at 16:35

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Metro Borough Council has concluded its procurement process for the provision of an apprenticeship framework, titled "W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026". The services, classified under the CPV code 80521000 as training programme services and additional classification 80570000 for personal development training services, aim to deliver apprenticeship training for Team Leader Level 3 and Operations Manager Level 5 standards. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and took place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. With a tender valued at £34,000 and culminating in an awarded contract amounting to £40,800, the procurement was completed by 23 June 2026. The contract will run from 24 June 2026 to 24 June 2028. The latest update on the award was published on 7 July 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in training programme services and personal development, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or have similar capabilities. The call-off framework allows experienced training providers to engage with Walsall Metro Borough Council and support its strategic objectives in workforce development and compliance. Suitable businesses are those capable of delivering a blended approach to apprenticeship training, involving in-person instruction across multiple council locations and remote platforms. Such contracts provide avenues for both portfolio expansion and an enhanced presence in the public sector for competent training service providers.

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Notice Title

W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026

Notice Description

Apprenticeship training programme for Team Leader Level 3 and Operations Manager Level 5 standards, through a blended delivery model across Council locations and remote platforms, to support workforce development, skills progression, and organisational compliance requirements in line with the Council's strategic objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffd91185-9648-4ae9-9979-78a0df903d1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76ee862-c7f6-4783-8c6e-1f8cd6e7d74f
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
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

P.T.P. TRAINING

PTP TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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