Data and Insights for Business and AI Powered Productivity Level 3 Apprenticeship Programmes - Ashfield District Council

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Nottinghamshire County Council, which awarded a contract for "Data and Insights for Business and AI Powered Productivity Level 3 Apprenticeship Programmes" to Multiverse Group Limited. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with a primary focus on improving productivity through AI-powered tools. The contract, valued at £130,000, covers services delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The procurement was executed via a direct award method, with significant dates including the award date on 4th June 2026 and the contract period running from 8th June 2026 to 30th September 2027. The tender process had concluded with the award stage by June 2026, highlighting the focused and efficient procurement process undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, specifically those adept in leveraging AI for productivity enhancements. Companies with expertise in apprenticeship programmes and workforce development could find significant growth prospects through collaborations of this nature. While the tender was awarded through a direct process, future similar opportunities may arise for firms demonstrating innovative AI applications in educational settings. Multiverse Group Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business equipped to meet the demands of such contracts, and other like-minded organisations could benefit by staying attuned to similar tenders released by buying authorities like Nottinghamshire County Council.

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Notice Title

Data and Insights for Business and AI Powered Productivity Level 3 Apprenticeship Programmes - Ashfield District Council

Notice Description

Data and Insights for Business and AI Powered Productivity Level 3 Apprenticeship Programme for 10 employees at Ashfield District Council. Awarded through YPO 1086

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99f5aaa5-f3f7-40d4-a7e1-12f128b01e93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9791672-00c5-428b-a9f1-3d31002b967b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 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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