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PB2024-01548 - Apprenticeships

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Oct 2024 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council recently concluded a public procurement process titled "PB2024-01548 - Apprenticeships" focused on education and training services, specifically for business analyst apprenticeships with an emphasis on AI implementation within local government. The process, which had an open tender procedure, involved a contract valued at £54,000. The contract was intended to run from 30th September 2024 to 31st March 2026, with key deadlines including the end of the tender period on 26th September 2024 and the subsequent award date on the same day. The procured services are to be delivered in the North East region of the UK.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and training, particularly those focusing on modern tech applications such as artificial intelligence. SMEs with expertise in developing and delivering business analyst apprenticeship programmes stand to gain from competing in similar future tenders. The award has been made to Multiverse Group LTD, a company adept in providing scalable education solutions, highlighting the procurement's focus on innovation and impactful training solutions.

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Notice Title

PB2024-01548 - Apprenticeships

Notice Description

PB2024-01548 - Apprenticeships 3 x Level 4 apprenticeships, running for 13-18 months. Apprenticeships are 'Business Analyst' with a focus on the application of A.I. within local government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a13f5029-8fba-4172-a3d6-be250543507f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a5751e-76bf-4322-ac75-eb8fb0b2f641
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIVERSE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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