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001327 Apprenticeships (Data Literacy Pilot)

YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION

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24 Apr 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, a prominent entity in Wakefield, England, recently concluded an award process for the contract titled “001327 Apprenticeships (Data Literacy Pilot)”. This procurement initiative falls under the education and training services category, specifically designed to enhance data literacy through an apprenticeship programme. The programme will cover eight apprentices over a 24-month period for Data Technician Level 3. This contract, valued at GBP 104,000, was procured via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from the YPO Apprenticeship Framework, showcasing a structured approach to procurement. The award, dated 9th February 2026, reflects the completion of the tendering stage.

The awarded contract to Multiverse Group Ltd presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in education and training services. SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their footprint in data literacy training can draw inspiration from this programme's focus on developing data technicians. The framework agreement offers a strategic partnership avenue for similar training providers. Organisations with expertise in delivering apprenticeship training and meeting levy donation criteria are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities, further nurturing their business portfolio and skill development offerings in the evolving digital literacy domain.

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Notice Title

001327 Apprenticeships (Data Literacy Pilot)

Notice Description

Internal contract for apprenticeship training, procured through the YPO Apprenticeship Framework, supporting internal development programmes funded via levy donations and delivered by approved, compliant training provider. The programme will cover 8 apprentices over 24-month period for Data Technician Level 3.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae9b7941-c959-414a-b2c2-38302ba850f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953c9085-09b8-4bad-a552-836014cf68a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 9 Jul 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
YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIVERSE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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