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title: "Proc-26-84 Heritage and Traditional Skills Project"
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# Proc-26-84 Heritage and Traditional Skills Project

Buyer: WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d2aa

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## Summary

Wrexham County Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "Proc-26-84 Heritage and Traditional Skills Project," focusing on secondary education services. This procurement aims to appoint a provider of community and alternative education with expertise in heritage and traditional skills. Located in Wrexham, United Kingdom, the tender falls under the category of public authority - sub-central government, governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement is at the tender stage using an open competition method, with the submission deadline set for 20th August 2026. The total contract value is £112,320, with gross value reaching £134,784. The project plans to start on 22nd October 2026 and end by 15th July 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in heritage crafts, traditional skills, and education services to expand their reach and impact. Suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, this project will enhance educational services for young people at risk of disengaging from traditional education paths. Businesses with experience in blacksmithing, permaculture, and heritage construction are particularly well-placed to compete. The initiative is aligned with furthering the impact of past successful projects, aiming to offer learning opportunities that boost engagement and provide a pathway to employment in heritage and land-based sectors.

## Notice

UK 4 - Tender Notice WCBC Gorwelion Newydd seeks to appoint a community and alternative education provision provider whose specialism lies within heritage and traditional skills, with proven experience to support the delivery of an expanded service provision across wider school community. The service to be provided. As part of the Education Department, the Council has a statutory responsibility to ensure the delivery of high quality education for all learners. The Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) Service provides specialist support for children and young people with complex educational needs who require an alternative to mainstream provision. The most recent Estyn inspection recognised both the quality of this service and the positive steps taken to broaden the curriculum for learners accessing PRU support. Despite these strengths, Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) acknowledges that further action is required to meet the needs of young people who are at risk of disengaging from mainstream education. Demand for places across the three PRU sites continues to exceed capacity. To address this challenge, WCBC proposes to build on the success of the UKSPF Best EET Forward project (completed April 2026) by offering an equitable programme of heritage crafts, traditional skills, and green space development across secondary schools. This programme will operate in addition to WCBC's statutory duties and existing budgets. Early intervention remains central to improving life chances. WCBC views this project as a key mechanism for helping young people remain successfully engaged in mainstream education by providing additional, targeted provision within their own secondary schools. Through previous initiatives, including the Multiply project and the Best EET Forward project, WCBC has already piloted a range of practical, heritage based learning opportunities. These have included sessions in traditional construction skills, permaculture, and blacksmithing, delivered in partnership with specialist providers. These programmes have had a significant positive impact on learners, many of whom have expressed a strong interest in exploring employment pathways within the heritage construction and land based sectors. At a senior leadership level, WCBC will design and coordinate delivery to ensure the programme targets young people aged 11+ who are most at risk of becoming disengaged with mainstream education. WCBC will work closely with secondary schools and its procured delivery partner, who are best placed to identify suitable learners. Together, they will offer new programmes of learning designed to enhance engagement and build confidence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070014-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2026 - 15 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,320 |
| Lots value | £112,320 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WREXHAM |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL11 1AR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Wrexham |
| Electoral ward | Grosvenor |
| Westminster constituency | Wrexham |
| Delivery location | TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 08:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070014-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070014-2026
  24th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/Proc-26-84HeritageandTraditionalSkillsProgrammeitt_126155project_63759
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/

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