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title: "001327 Apprenticeships (Data Literacy Pilot)"
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# 001327 Apprenticeships (Data Literacy Pilot)

Buyer: YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae9b7941-c959-414a-b2c2-38302ba850f1

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## Summary

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, a prominent entity in Wakefield, England, recently concluded an award process for the contract titled “001327 Apprenticeships (Data Literacy Pilot)”. This procurement initiative falls under the education and training services category, specifically designed to enhance data literacy through an apprenticeship programme. The programme will cover eight apprentices over a 24-month period for Data Technician Level 3. This contract, valued at GBP 104,000, was procured via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from the YPO Apprenticeship Framework, showcasing a structured approach to procurement. The award, dated 9th February 2026, reflects the completion of the tendering stage.

The awarded contract to Multiverse Group Ltd presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in education and training services. SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their footprint in data literacy training can draw inspiration from this programme's focus on developing data technicians. The framework agreement offers a strategic partnership avenue for similar training providers. Organisations with expertise in delivering apprenticeship training and meeting levy donation criteria are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities, further nurturing their business portfolio and skill development offerings in the evolving digital literacy domain.

## Notice

Internal contract for apprenticeship training, procured through the YPO Apprenticeship Framework, supporting internal development programmes funded via levy donations and delivered by approved, compliant training provider. The programme will cover 8 apprentices over 24-month period for Data Technician Level 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953c9085-09b8-4bad-a552-836014cf68a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,000 |
| 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 | YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| 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

- 24 Apr 2026 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953c9085-09b8-4bad-a552-836014cf68a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953c9085-09b8-4bad-a552-836014cf68a9
  24th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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