Planning

WP4160 Apprenticeship Training Framework

WALSALL COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Jul 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council plans to initiate an open procurement process under the title "WP4160 Apprenticeship Training Framework," focusing on services within the staff training sector. This procurement aims to support both Walsall Council and its maintained schools with apprenticeship programmes, with a contract value of £8,000,000 – £8,800,000. Located in the Walsall region (UKG38), the process currently falls under the planning stage. The planned contract period is expected to begin on 23rd February 2026 and end on 22nd February 2030, with a potential extension until 2034. The public notice date for future communication is set for 1st October 2025. The procurement will use an open procedure with a special "light touch" regime, ensuring compliance with the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023.

This forthcoming tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focusing on industrial, technical, and management training, along with computer training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, benefiting from a procurement method that supports these business types. Given the potential impact of this framework on local apprenticeship programmes, businesses that can offer comprehensive, high-quality training solutions are well-positioned to compete and establish or expand their footprint within the public sector training domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP4160 Apprenticeship Training Framework

Notice Description

The Council wishes to procure a number of suppliers to ensure the continued delivery of Walsall's Apprenticeship Programme. As part of the Framework, suppliers will be expected to support both the Council and its maintained schools with all apprenticeship requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056849
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043950-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80532000 - Management training services

80533100 - Computer training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLG38 Walsall

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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