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AI and Automation Apprenticeships - June 2026 Cambridge Spark (con_31809)

Department for Education

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07 Aug 2026 at 13:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education procured education and training services to deliver up to five artificial intelligence and automation apprenticeships for its workforce. The requirement covers apprenticeship provision, including the training and support needed for learners in these disciplines. Delivery was intended across England, covering the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West. This is a national workforce development requirement rather than a construction, equipment supply or general consultancy contract. The procurement is classified under CPV 80000000, education and training services, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement has been awarded following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Cambridge Spark on 25 May 2026 for £90,000 including the stated GBP currency. The contract period runs from 25 May 2026 to 31 March 2027. The tender submission deadline was 18 May 2026 at 5pm. The Department for Education is the buyer, and the tender reached complete status before the award was recorded. Cambridge Spark is the selected supplier and holds the active award for the full requirement: delivery of up to five AI and automation apprenticeships to the Department for Education workforce.

This award demonstrates demand from the Department for Education for specialist apprenticeship delivery in artificial intelligence and automation, delivered at national scale across England. A credible future competitor would need the ability to design and deliver structured apprenticeship training in both technical areas, support learners through the programme and coordinate delivery across a geographically distributed workforce. Relevant providers are likely to be established education, training or digital-skills businesses, including SMEs, with practical capability in apprenticeship administration, learner support and employer engagement. Experience translating advanced AI and automation subjects into effective workplace learning would be important, alongside the operational capacity to serve multiple English regions under a framework call-off.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI and Automation Apprenticeships - June 2026 Cambridge Spark (con_31809)

Notice Description

Delivery of up to 5 x AI and Automation Apprenticeships to DfE workforce

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-253d4501-cf04-4a66-adf5-f57a55b9502f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39ead730-fd4c-4470-81d2-b3fe05e80543
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
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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