Planning

Apprenticeship Providers

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Apr 2026 at 15:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is initiating a planned tender process for "Apprenticeship Providers," aimed at establishing a framework for apprenticeship courses ranging from levels 2 to 6. Categorised under Education and training services, the procurement process is at the planning stage with a future notice expected on 1st June 2026. The procurement method is open, with an anticipated contract period beginning on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st August 2031. The project location is primarily in the South West England region, specifically Swindon, UK. The total framework value is estimated at £3,600,000 gross, emphasising a light-touch regime suited for services. Swindon Borough Council, a public authority at sub-central government level, is overseeing the procurement, with key contact available at kmills3@swindon.gov.uk.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for providers specialising in education and training services. It is particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its framework agreement suitability. With an open procedure in place, businesses that can deliver quality apprenticeship programs across levels 2 to 6 are encouraged to participate, with the potential for substantial involvement in the framework valued at £3,000,000 net. The engaging prospects within the Swindon area offer a solid foundation to expand business operations and foster growth in the education and training sector over the coming years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeship Providers

Notice Description

Tender for providers for join a framework for Apprenticeship courses level 2-6

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039436-2026
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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