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WP4196 Provision of Training and Quality Support for Wraparound Childcare Providers

WALSALL COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council, a public authority under sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for the provision of training and quality support for wraparound childcare providers, titled "WP4196 Provision of Training and Quality Support for Wraparound Childcare Providers." The procurement falls within the education and training services industry category and is located in Walsall, United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached the award and contract phase on 27th March 2026, with the contract running until 31st August 2027. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, conducted without competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for service-oriented businesses, particularly in education and training, to engage with a sub-central government entity like Walsall Council. The contract was awarded to Out Of School Alliance Limited, an SME based in Llay, Wrexham, indicating potential growth for small to medium enterprises that offer specialised training services. The contract's focus on wraparound childcare providers suggests opportunities for businesses with expertise in childcare education and quality support. The industry alignment and the assured contract period can provide stability and avenues for businesses looking to expand their services in this sector.

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Notice Title

WP4196 Provision of Training and Quality Support for Wraparound Childcare Providers

Notice Description

Children services require to procure a provision of training and quality support for wraparound childcare providers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028674-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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 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

OUT OF SCHOOL ALLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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