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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 Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5758b661-b016-46f6-8400-0b530afa37b0

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## Summary

Walsall Metro Borough Council procured Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 apprenticeship training for school employees and staff in associated educational settings. The service uses a blended delivery model combining workplace-based learning, tutor-led training and remote learning activities. Its purpose is to support workforce development, professional progression and the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for specialist teaching assistant responsibilities in educational environments. Delivery is required in Walsall and other agreed workplace locations. This is a personal development training service, with the main procurement category being services. The requirement is relevant to apprenticeship training providers with experience delivering education-sector programmes through a blended model.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The award date was 18 August 2026, following a tender deadline of 18 August 2026 at 12:00. CU Apprenticeships (Better Futures) Limited was awarded the contract for £14,400 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2028. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award covers the full Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 apprenticeship requirement described for Walsall and other agreed workplace locations.

Although this contract has been awarded, it provides a clear indication of Walsall Metro Borough Council’s demand for specialist apprenticeship training supporting school workforces. Suppliers considering future opportunities with this buyer would need to provide a Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship and combine workplace learning with tutor-led and remote delivery. Credibility would depend on understanding educational environments, supporting professional skills progression and developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with specialist teaching assistant responsibilities. The opportunity is suitable in principle for SMEs and VCSEs, so smaller providers with relevant apprenticeship delivery capability and the capacity to work across Walsall and agreed workplace settings may be well placed.

## Notice

Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship delivered through a blended delivery model comprising workplace-based learning, tutor-led training and remote learning activities. Training will be delivered to school employees and associated educational settings within Walsall and other agreed workplace locations. The apprenticeship is intended to support workforce development, professional skills progression and the development of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to undertake specialist teaching assistant responsibilities within educational environments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c48b79-abe7-4940-b2c9-4a4b9e0273db |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,400 |
| 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 Council |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Postcode area | 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 | CU Apprenticeships (Better Futures) Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2026 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c48b79-abe7-4940-b2c9-4a4b9e0273db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9c48b79-abe7-4940-b2c9-4a4b9e0273db
  27th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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