---
title: "Apprenticeship Providers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e6d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
---

# Apprenticeship Providers

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e6d

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is initiating a planned tender process for "Apprenticeship Providers," aimed at establishing a framework for apprenticeship courses ranging from levels 2 to 6. Categorised under Education and training services, the procurement process is at the planning stage with a future notice expected on 1st June 2026. The procurement method is open, with an anticipated contract period beginning on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st August 2031. The project location is primarily in the South West England region, specifically Swindon, UK. The total framework value is estimated at £3,600,000 gross, emphasising a light-touch regime suited for services. Swindon Borough Council, a public authority at sub-central government level, is overseeing the procurement, with key contact available at kmills3@swindon.gov.uk.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for providers specialising in education and training services. It is particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its framework agreement suitability. With an open procedure in place, businesses that can deliver quality apprenticeship programs across levels 2 to 6 are encouraged to participate, with the potential for substantial involvement in the framework valued at £3,000,000 net. The engaging prospects within the Swindon area offer a solid foundation to expand business operations and foster growth in the education and training sector over the coming years.

## Notice

Tender for providers for join a framework for Apprenticeship courses level 2-6

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039436-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 15:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039436-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039436-2026
  29th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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