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AI & Data Apprenticeships

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Jan 2026 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed the procurement process for a strategic workforce transformation service aimed at delivering digital apprenticeships in Data, AI, Digital Productivity, and Leadership. These apprenticeships address skills gaps within the organisation. The procurement falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services and was conducted in Southend-on-Sea, with the contract awarded to Multiverse Group Limited. This selective procurement was through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the total awarded contract value is £714,000, with the contract period commencing on 30th January 2026 and concluding on 29th January 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in workforce transformation and digital training, particularly those capable of providing high-impact apprenticeship programmes. Firms proficient in digital productivity, AI, and educational services stand to benefit from such contracts. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria set out by the Council. The awarded contract aligns with future-proofing organisational capabilities, marking a forward-thinking investment in workforce development.

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Notice Title

AI & Data Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks to procure a strategic workforce transformation service aimed at delivering high-impact, levy-funded digital apprenticeships in Data, AI, Digital Productivity and Leadership. This initiative is designed to address critical skills gaps across the organisation, enabling staff to make data-informed decisions, improve operational efficiency, and future-proof the workforce against evolving technological demands.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c2ed937-0581-4318-baea-7fa3bf49bf83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db7b09e-96c4-4061-a01c-610d4b643953
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£833,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£714,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIVERSE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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