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title: "PB2024-01548 - Apprenticeships"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2024-01548 - Apprenticeships

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a13f5029-8fba-4172-a3d6-be250543507f

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council recently concluded a public procurement process titled "PB2024-01548 - Apprenticeships" focused on education and training services, specifically for business analyst apprenticeships with an emphasis on AI implementation within local government. The process, which had an open tender procedure, involved a contract valued at £54,000. The contract was intended to run from 30th September 2024 to 31st March 2026, with key deadlines including the end of the tender period on 26th September 2024 and the subsequent award date on the same day. The procured services are to be delivered in the North East region of the UK.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and training, particularly those focusing on modern tech applications such as artificial intelligence. SMEs with expertise in developing and delivering business analyst apprenticeship programmes stand to gain from competing in similar future tenders. The award has been made to Multiverse Group LTD, a company adept in providing scalable education solutions, highlighting the procurement's focus on innovation and impactful training solutions.

## Notice

PB2024-01548 - Apprenticeships 3 x Level 4 apprenticeships, running for 13-18 months. Apprenticeships are 'Business Analyst' with a focus on the application of A.I. within local government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a5751e-76bf-4322-ac75-eb8fb0b2f641 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## 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

- 3 Oct 2024 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a5751e-76bf-4322-ac75-eb8fb0b2f641

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a5751e-76bf-4322-ac75-eb8fb0b2f641
  3rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

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