Award

Data Engineer Level 5 ST1386 X 5

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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29 Dec 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Data Engineer Level 5 ST1386 X 5" is managed by Defra Commercial, located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement process pertains to the industry category of Education and Training Services, classified under the CPV code 80000000. The tender process has reached the Award stage as of 29th December 2025, with Cambridge Spark Ltd being the successful supplier. The procurement method used was a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold. Notable locations include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other regions globally. The contract period spans from 27th November 2025 to 27th November 2027.

This procurement process presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those that can offer Level 5 data engineering training or related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract particularly accessible, as the tender process was structured to include such organisations. With a value of £75,000, this contract could provide substantial business growth for companies able to deliver high-quality educational services in the specified locations.

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Notice Title

Data Engineer Level 5 ST1386 X 5

Notice Description

Data Engineer Level 5 ST1386 X 5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d671353-5731-496d-95d8-c2cea0478549
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f671bc-b3da-49a8-801f-f1522f0f34b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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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