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T1131 - Apprenticeship Training Provider DPS Call Off March 2025

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has successfully concluded the procurement process titled "T1131 - Apprenticeship Training Provider DPS Call Off March 2025", focused on training services within the education sector. The contract, valued at £450,000, involves the delivery of apprenticeship training and end-point assessment services, including online learning in AI productivity and business analysis. The procurement, carried out through a dynamic purchasing system, was finalised with an award to the Multiverse Group Ltd as of 26 March 2025. The contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 July 2026, with the project based in Colchester, England (postcode CO4 3SQ).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital training and online education platforms. Given the project's requirements for SME and VCSE suitability, smaller enterprises with expertise in AI-powered educational solutions and end-point assessments have prime opportunities for growth and industry impact. Organisations that can deliver robust AI training curricula and comprehensive assessment services will find this contract particularly relevant.

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Notice Title

T1131 - Apprenticeship Training Provider DPS Call Off March 2025

Notice Description

Apprenticeship Training Provider & End Point Assessor Services Online Learning AI Powered Productivity - 13 months plus EPA - Level 3 Digital Support Technician AI for Business Value - 13 months plus EPA - Level 4 Business Analyst Maximum 30 learners from various business areas on programmes (specified above) Rapid Award Call Off from Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace - RM6102

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8bf6b4-a8f9-4ef8-bb92-af227ca009c2
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIVERSE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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