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title: "W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026"
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# W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026

Buyer: WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a169c21-ce1e-410b-b232-1db72c4fb437

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## Summary

Walsall Metro Borough Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026," focusing on training programme services and personal development training services within the Early Years sector. This contract, based in Walsall, England, falls under the industry category of services with procurement conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was in the 'award' stage by 14 May 2026, with the contract active from 29 April 2026 to 28 August 2027. This initiative supports workforce development and skills progression in early years education through a blend of workplace-based learning and remote sessions across council early years settings.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in Early Years development. Given its classification, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate and potentially expand their service offerings. The awarded supplier, Juniper Training Limited, demonstrates how companies with a focus on training services can leverage such frameworks to grow their business footprint and contribute to important community objectives like regulatory compliance and workforce skill enhancement.

## Notice

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship, supporting workforce development, skills progression and regulatory compliance across early years provision. Delivery will be undertaken through a blended model, incorporating workplace based learning, remote delivery and scheduled face to face sessions as required. The programme will be delivered across Walsall Council early years settings and associated workplaces, ensuring accessibility while maintaining alignment with operational service requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa415340-4a0e-4c44-b947-d9eb37ef8da3 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2026 - 28 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,910 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,910 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JUNIPER TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa415340-4a0e-4c44-b947-d9eb37ef8da3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa415340-4a0e-4c44-b947-d9eb37ef8da3
  2nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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