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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-dd3a0f44-f9ab-49d6-8da5-133e18f0271d

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## Summary

Walsall Metro Borough Council has completed its procurement process for the "W4160 The Provision of Apprenticeship Framework 2026" project, focused on providing Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 apprenticeships within educational settings across Walsall. Classified under training programme services (CPV 80521000), the procurement stage reached its conclusion with an active award announced on 2 June 2026. This selective procurement, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, aims to enhance workforce skills and support retention in the education sector. The tender, valued at £11,220, spans from 28 April 2026 to 27 December 2027, and training will be delivered mainly onsite with some remote and face-to-face sessions, addressing postcode WS1 1TP.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations in the educational sector due to its focus on flexible learning solutions and workforce development. Businesses in training and development services, especially those providing personal development programmes (CPV 80570000), can leverage this opportunity to engage in the education sector by adapting to the apprenticeship framework requirements. The awarded supplier, Heart Of England Training Limited, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure such government contracts, demonstrating how businesses can enhance their growth prospects by aligning with public sector demands for skill development and educational support services.

## Notice

Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 apprenticeship for employees working within educational settings across Walsall, using a flexible, blended delivery model comprising of work based learning, taught sessions, off the job training and end point assessment in line with the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education requirements. The training will be delivered primarily on site within school settings, supplemented by remote and face to face learning where appropriate and is designed to support workforce development, skills progression and retention within the education sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7ad7c7-64ab-4559-a6dc-c88eec74a2ae |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 27 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,220 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,220 |
| 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 | HEART OF ENGLAND 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 11:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7ad7c7-64ab-4559-a6dc-c88eec74a2ae
- 2 Jun 2026 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7ad7c7-64ab-4559-a6dc-c88eec74a2ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7ad7c7-64ab-4559-a6dc-c88eec74a2ae
  2nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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