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title: "T1131 - Apprenticeship Training Provider DPS Call Off March 2025"
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# T1131 - Apprenticeship Training Provider DPS Call Off March 2025

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d639f2d-e98a-4fef-97a3-f7aadf0c7bb5

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## Summary

The University of Essex has successfully concluded the procurement process titled "T1131 - Apprenticeship Training Provider DPS Call Off March 2025", focused on training services within the education sector. The contract, valued at £450,000, involves the delivery of apprenticeship training and end-point assessment services, including online learning in AI productivity and business analysis. The procurement, carried out through a dynamic purchasing system, was finalised with an award to the Multiverse Group Ltd as of 26 March 2025. The contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 July 2026, with the project based in Colchester, England (postcode CO4 3SQ).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital training and online education platforms. Given the project's requirements for SME and VCSE suitability, smaller enterprises with expertise in AI-powered educational solutions and end-point assessments have prime opportunities for growth and industry impact. Organisations that can deliver robust AI training curricula and comprehensive assessment services will find this contract particularly relevant.

## Notice

Apprenticeship Training Provider & End Point Assessor Services Online Learning AI Powered Productivity - 13 months plus EPA - Level 3 Digital Support Technician AI for Business Value - 13 months plus EPA - Level 4 Business Analyst Maximum 30 learners from various business areas on programmes (specified above) Rapid Award Call Off from Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace - RM6102

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8bf6b4-a8f9-4ef8-bb92-af227ca009c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MULTIVERSE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 12:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8bf6b4-a8f9-4ef8-bb92-af227ca009c2
- 3 Apr 2025 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8bf6b4-a8f9-4ef8-bb92-af227ca009c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8bf6b4-a8f9-4ef8-bb92-af227ca009c2
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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