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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-b5fd17-8eb6fe32-ce47-4439-b497-48fc72440a40

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## Summary

Walsall Metro Borough Council procured a teacher apprenticeship at postgraduate Level 6 for an employee based at Cooper & Jordan CEVA Primary School, a maintained school contributing to the Council’s apprenticeship levy. The service supports workforce development, compliance with Initial Teacher Training requirements and progression pathways for employees undertaking teaching roles. Delivery is provided through a blended learning model by the University of Derby. This is an education and personal development training service, rather than the supply of construction, equipment or general staffing. The work is delivered for the Council and the school in Walsall, with the appointed provider based in Derby. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations, subject to meeting the procurement’s requirements.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 18 August 2026 to the University of Derby for £10,800 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 May 2027. The tender submission deadline was 18 August 2026 at 12:00. The requirement was evaluated through the framework call-off process; the published information identifies the procurement as a services contract and records the selected supplier and award value. This outcome relates to one apprenticeship requirement for teacher training and does not represent a wider programme of teaching or training services. The award is active and the tender is complete.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for higher-level teacher apprenticeship delivery linked to a maintained primary school, an apprenticeship levy and statutory Initial Teacher Training compliance. A credible future competitor would need to provide postgraduate Level 6 teacher apprenticeship provision, support employees progressing into teaching roles and deliver the learning through a blended model. Relevant capability includes designing and administering structured apprenticeship programmes, coordinating learning around school employment and evidencing progress against training and compliance requirements. Providers able to work with local authorities, maintained schools and levy-funded apprenticeships would be well placed. The requirement is focused and education-specific: general training suppliers without teacher-training expertise or the ability to deliver a recognised higher-level apprenticeship would be less relevant. Both SME and VCSE participation was identified as suitable.

## Notice

Teacher Apprenticeship (Post Graduate Level 6) for an employee based at Cooper & Jordan CEVA Primary School, a maintained school that contributes to the Council's apprenticeship levy. The apprenticeship is required to support workforce development, statutory compliance with Initial Teacher Training requirements, and progression pathways for employees undertaking teaching roles. Delivery will be provided by the University of Derby through a blended learning model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b02332b0-a0b5-40cb-9a8b-0c3238f57986 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,800 |
| 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 | University of Derby |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2026 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b02332b0-a0b5-40cb-9a8b-0c3238f57986

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b02332b0-a0b5-40cb-9a8b-0c3238f57986
  28th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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