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Machine Learning Engineer x 5

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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17 Feb 2026 at 17:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process details a contract awarded by Defra Commercial, located in London, UK, for the provision of five Machine Learning Engineers under a selective procurement method. The contract falls under the education and training services industry category. The contracting process concluded with the award to Cambridge Spark Ltd on 17th February 2026, following the tender period ending on 17th January 2026. The contract will span from 17th February 2026 to 17th February 2028 and has a confirmed value of £110,000 GBP.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in Machine Learning. Companies possessing a strong framework agreement with capabilities for large-scale educational support can benefit from engaging with this tender. Although the tender does not specifically emphasise suitability for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, organisations with established credentials in delivering high-quality training services across the specified global locations may find this contract advantageous for strategic growth.

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Notice Title

Machine Learning Engineer x 5

Notice Description

Machine Learning Engineer x 5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b2de3dc-dc73-40c5-8b43-976a4cd771bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a91307-c8b1-4ef3-a1a8-5a3c01fe80d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
procurement
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE SPARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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