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Level 7 Artificial intelligence (AI) data specialist

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2025 at 14:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a Level 7 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist training, intended for two learners. This procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category and has been conducted through a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 1st October 2025, with Cambridge Spark being the winning supplier. The contract, valued at £34,000, encompasses a period from 2nd October 2025 to 27th June 2027, with services to be delivered in Winchester, England, at the postcode SO23 8UJ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those focusing on AI and data specialisations. SMEs and VCSEs are especially well-suited for similar opportunities due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Engaging in such contracts can propel businesses into the advanced training sector, providing a platform for growth and the potential to establish a presence in a niche market. The prevalent involvement of organisations like Cambridge Spark highlights an increasing demand for expertise in AI and advanced data specialisation across public sector initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Level 7 Artificial intelligence (AI) data specialist

Notice Description

AI Data Specialist, 2 learners

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1df313d7-a52d-4d87-a41d-7bf7d75a3dec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e57e3e64-c218-4d3e-8a2c-c8ac3e89d5c1
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 27 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ellie Merrick
Contact Email
ellie.merrick@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0370 779 8034

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE SPARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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