Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

RUGCON - Apprenticeships and Associated Training

RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 08:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "RUGCON - Apprenticeships and Associated Training" is overseen by Rugby Borough Council, situated in Rugby, England. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a framework for education and training services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 80000000, was completed with the award status marked as active. The procurement method was a Direct Award, completed on 20th March 2026, with contracts starting on 25th March 2026 and concluding by 25th June 2027. This contract has a total value of £46,000 and aligns with the services category, emphasising support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a solid opportunity for businesses engaged in education and training services to expand their reach in the public sector market, particularly in the West Midlands region. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in such tenders are those that can provide robust apprenticeship and training services while meeting the specific needs of public sector clients. The procurement favours SMEs, making it an attractive prospect for smaller businesses looking to gain a foothold in government contracting. The awarded supplier for this tender is Multiverse Group Limited, which underscores the preference for innovative and scalable solutions from capable suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

RUGCON - Apprenticeships and Associated Training

Notice Description

Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8cd5bc5-a198-4f55-ac00-4991afee912e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d914fa7-7aaf-4b35-9970-01ff8ad46022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 25 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
RUGBY
Postcode
CV21 2RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Benn
Westminster Constituency
Rugby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIVERSE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-b8cd5bc5-a198-4f55-ac00-4991afee912e-2026-06-25T09:46:11+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-25T09:46:11+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-b8cd5bc5-a198-4f55-ac00-4991afee912e",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "RUG - 26578",
        "title": "RUGCON - Apprenticeships and Associated Training",
        "description": "Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "80000000",
            "description": "Education and training services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Other - Direct Award",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-16T17:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-03-25T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2027-06-25T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/SBAc8X63",
            "name": "RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/SBAc8X63"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Town Hall",
                "locality": "RUGBY",
                "postalCode": "CV212RR",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@rugby.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-10027474",
            "name": "Multiverse Group Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Multiverse Group Limited",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "10027474"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2 Eastbourne Terrace, 5th And 6th Floors, London, United Kingdom, W2 6LG"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/SBAc8X63",
        "name": "RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-b8cd5bc5-a198-4f55-ac00-4991afee912e-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-03-20T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-06-25T09:46:11+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 46000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-10027474",
                    "name": "Multiverse Group Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-03-25T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2027-06-25T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d914fa7-7aaf-4b35-9970-01ff8ad46022",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-25T09:46:11+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}