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AI Apprenticeship Programme

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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11 May 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, located in Southampton, is the contracting authority for the "AI Apprenticeship Programme." This procurement is classified under education and training services, with a total value of £150,000. Covering a variety of locations including the United Kingdom and Europe, the procurement stage is at the award phase, having been awarded on 10th May 2026. This process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract runs from 25th March 2026 to 24th March 2028, with the tender process previously concluding on 24th March 2026.

This apprenticeship programme presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in artificial intelligence and education services to expand their reach and visibility in the sector. It is particularly aligned with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the tender's suitability requirement. The contract was awarded to MULTIVERSE GROUP LIMITED, indicating potential opportunities for similar organisations to engage in the development of advanced training solutions embedded with AI components. This aligns with businesses that are looking to diversify their service offerings and cater to emerging tech-driven educational demands.

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Notice Title

AI Apprenticeship Programme

Notice Description

Provision of apprenticeship training with artificial intelligence (AI) learning embedded throughout the curriculum. The contract provides access to three apprenticeship standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109b6f6e-0331-4473-9c79-59fed55dea4d
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20264 days ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2028 2-3 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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIVERSE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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