GMCA 1665 Digital Knowledge and AI Apprenticeships

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the project titled "GMCA 1665 Digital Knowledge and AI Apprenticeships," classified under education and training services. This tender, identified as GMCA 1665, aimed to provide digital knowledge and AI apprenticeships predominantly within the services category. The procurement process followed a limited method, where a direct award contract was executed without a prior call for competition, justified through an existing framework. The contract, valued at £600,000, was signed on 1st February 2026, with Multiverse Group Limited being the awarded supplier. The services will cover regions across Greater Manchester, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education, digital training, and AI specialisations, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive apprenticeship programs. Companies like Multiverse Group Limited, which have a robust structure and capacity to manage large contracts, are likely to be suitable contenders. The clear framework set by the procurement process and its focus on future-oriented digital skills provide a fertile ground for growth, making it ideal for businesses that can offer innovative solutions in the fast-evolving field of educational services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GMCA 1665 Digital Knowledge and AI Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Provision of Digital Knowledge and AI Apprenticeships

Procurement Information

Use of Framework to Call off the Direct Award contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059605-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIVERSE GROUP

Further Information

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