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title: "AI Apprenticeship Programme"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# AI Apprenticeship Programme

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-962a085e-8caa-4a87-83dd-8f43ce05bead

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## Summary

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, located in Southampton, is the contracting authority for the "AI Apprenticeship Programme." This procurement is classified under education and training services, with a total value of £150,000. Covering a variety of locations including the United Kingdom and Europe, the procurement stage is at the award phase, having been awarded on 10th May 2026. This process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract runs from 25th March 2026 to 24th March 2028, with the tender process previously concluding on 24th March 2026.

This apprenticeship programme presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in artificial intelligence and education services to expand their reach and visibility in the sector. It is particularly aligned with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the tender's suitability requirement. The contract was awarded to MULTIVERSE GROUP LIMITED, indicating potential opportunities for similar organisations to engage in the development of advanced training solutions embedded with AI components. This aligns with businesses that are looking to diversify their service offerings and cater to emerging tech-driven educational demands.

## Notice

Provision of apprenticeship training with artificial intelligence (AI) learning embedded throughout the curriculum. The contract provides access to three apprenticeship standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109b6f6e-0331-4473-9c79-59fed55dea4d |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109b6f6e-0331-4473-9c79-59fed55dea4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109b6f6e-0331-4473-9c79-59fed55dea4d
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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