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Rochford Staff Apprenticeships

ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

Rochford District Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Rochford Staff Apprenticeships," focusing on education and training services within the United Kingdom. This contract involves the provision of various apprenticeship courses, including Digital Support Technician, Business Analyst, Data Technician, and Machine Learning Engineer, with a total contract value of £166,000. The procurement was conducted in tender initiation mode and reached the award stage as of 5th December 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 15th December 2025 to 31st August 2027. The opportunities provided by this tender were targeted towards organisations based in England, especially those specialising in educational and vocational training services.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly from this contract opportunity due to the suitability criteria specified for this procurement. Organisations with a focus on digital technologies and technical apprenticeships are well-positioned to leverage such government contracts to expand their service offerings and foster business growth in the public sector. The awarded supplier, Multiverse Group Limited, highlights the critical role large-scale educational providers can play in fulfilling such contracts, underscoring the collaborative potential between the public sector and private educational firms.

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Notice Title

Rochford Staff Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of the following apprenticeship courses: 6 x Digital Support Technician 3 x Business Analyst 1 x Data Technician 1 x Machine Learning Engineer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2adcbeae-fa9b-434a-8827-9b51b6d75eac
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
Not applicable
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
£166,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 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
ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIVERSE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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