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AI Apprenticeship training for Rushcliffe Borough Council

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Nottinghamshire County Council, which has awarded the contract for AI Apprenticeship training to Rushcliffe Borough Council. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with the industry classification being CPV 80000000. The contract location is specified as England, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed using a direct award method, without a competitive tendering process. The contract, valued at £650,000, began on 23rd March 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st January 2028. The award decision was published on 23rd April 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for growth in the education and training sector, specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability requirements. Companies specialising in AI training, especially those with experience working with local councils or public sector entities, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The direct award nature highlights the possibility for well-established suppliers to secure business based on proven expertise and capacity to deliver specialised training services within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

AI Apprenticeship training for Rushcliffe Borough Council

Notice Description

AI Apprenticeship training for Rushcliffe Borough Council - awarded through YPO 1086

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/017b5581-80d1-4107-b957-b18fd1a29221
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIVERSE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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