Published date: 30 January 2026

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 17 December 2025, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

SS2 6ER

Value of contract

£714,000 to £833,000

Procurement reference

DN799288

Published date

30 January 2026

Closing date

17 December 2025

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

30 January 2026

Contract end date

29 January 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established dynamic purchasing system.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks to procure a strategic workforce transformation service aimed at delivering high-impact, levy-funded digital apprenticeships in Data, AI, Digital Productivity and Leadership. This initiative is designed to address critical skills gaps across the organisation, enabling staff to make data-informed decisions, improve operational efficiency, and future-proof the workforce against evolving technological demands.

Award information

Awarded date

30 January 2026

Contract start date

30 January 2026

Contract end date

29 January 2029

Total value of contract

£714,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Multiverse Group Limited

Address

2 Eastbourne Terrace
5th & 6th Floors
London
W2 6LG

Reference

Companies House number: 10027474

Value of contract

£714,000

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Sharon Cohen

Address

Civic Centre
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
SS26EN
England

Email

sharoncohen@southend.gov.uk