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L3 Data Technician Apprenticeship - Cambridge Spark (con_27873)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jul 2025 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "L3 Data Technician Apprenticeship - Cambridge Spark (con_27873)" was conducted by the Department for Education, located in Westminster, London. This contract falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, estimated at a value of £60,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tendering stage is complete, and the award was made active on 5th June 2025, covering regions including North East, North West, and London, among others. The contract commenced on 5th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 4th June 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in education and training services, particularly those capable of providing apprenticeship schemes. As the procurement was conducted using selective tendering, businesses that are SMEs are especially well-suited to compete in such processes. Winning this tender, like Cambridge Spark did, can facilitate growth and broaden market reach across multiple regions in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

L3 Data Technician Apprenticeship - Cambridge Spark (con_27873)

Notice Description

L3 Data Technician Apprenticeship - Cambridge Spark

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23449dc8-8236-4805-ad0d-b76bd0b1853d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f4ade0e-f538-4a67-931f-100f422b8ed7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER, LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
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)

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

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