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title: "010.26 Specialist Teaching Assistant - AWARD"
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buyer: "TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL"
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# 010.26 Specialist Teaching Assistant - AWARD

Buyer: TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-786044f0-4786-40ce-b214-52314530c4dc

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## Summary

Telford and Wrekin Council has completed the procurement process for the "010.26 Specialist Teaching Assistant - AWARD" contract, concerning the delivery of a Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship programme. This contract falls under the "Education and training services" industry category, with procurement being conducted using a selective approach, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract was awarded to Best Practice Network on 20th May 2026, with the service commencing on 21st May 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2028. The services are to be provided across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other international territories. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with all necessary procedures having been completed by the contractual deadlines set for May 2026.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services to expand their operations, particularly those with the capability to deliver apprenticeship programmes. Although the suitability does not particularly target SMEs or VCSEs, companies with robust experience in educational training can find significant growth by engaging in this programme. The two-year contract period offers a stable and extended timeline for implementation, making it ideal for established training providers who can meet Telford and Wrekin Council's standards and requirements. Businesses with a strategic interest in broadening their services within the education sector, particularly across multiple geographic regions, could benefit notably from similar opportunities.

## Notice

To find a training provider to deliver the Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship programme to start during current academic year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad1ca98-d417-4dfa-8d61-fa32e9ff6ac4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHROPSHIRE |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEST PRACTICE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad1ca98-d417-4dfa-8d61-fa32e9ff6ac4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad1ca98-d417-4dfa-8d61-fa32e9ff6ac4
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://telford.gov.uk

## Provenance

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