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title: "Data Literacy Programme (Data Skills Academy)"
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buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Data Literacy Programme (Data Skills Academy)

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d794b44e-f87d-4814-b590-118cb6834e81

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## Summary

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Data Literacy Programme (Data Skills Academy)" under the industry category of Training Services (CPV code: 80500000). The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the total contract value is £480,000. This apprenticeship programme aims to enhance data literacy among council employees. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract period starting on 13th October 2023 and ending on 12th October 2026. The programme will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and others, with a tender closing date of 17th March 2023 and the contract awarded to Multiverse Group Limited on 31st August 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development, particularly those experienced in data literacy programmes. SMEs are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria favouring them. The comprehensive geographic distribution of the programme presents a wide-reaching exposure, beneficial for enhancing business visibility and growth. Companies capable of delivering large-scale training services across multiple regions in the UK are particularly well-suited to leverage this opportunity for expansion.

## Notice

Data Literacy Programme (Data Skills Academy) - an apprenticeship programme targeted at a number of colleagues across the council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/699ae649-f140-4229-a6ff-db0cf1f3c709 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK1 3XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Brinnington & Stockport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Stockport |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## 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

- 23 Dec 2024 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/699ae649-f140-4229-a6ff-db0cf1f3c709
- 23 Dec 2024 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea482b11-6747-4a1d-a7de-ed6d5298e322

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/699ae649-f140-4229-a6ff-db0cf1f3c709
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea482b11-6747-4a1d-a7de-ed6d5298e322
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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