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Contract for the Data Engineer Level 5 (ST1386) Apprenticeship call off contract, to South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has successfully completed the procurement process for the Data Engineer Level 5 (ST1386) Apprenticeship. This contract was awarded to Cambridge Spark Limited via a Direct Award through the YPO Framework, specifically under the provision of Apprenticeships and Associated Training (reference 1086). The contract period commenced on 24th October 2025 and runs until 31st March 2027, covering multiple regions in the UK, including West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement, classified under education and training services (CPV 80000000), was valued at £19,000 and employs a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in apprenticeship programmes. With SCW as the contracting authority, such engagements foster long-term partnerships and allow SMEs to showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality training services. Despite Cambridge Spark Limited being the successful supplier, the ongoing requirement for skilled training provision means that similar businesses can prepare for future opportunity solicitations by actively engaging with procurement notices and maintaining strategic ties with SCW or similar commissioning bodies in the NHS network.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Data Engineer Level 5 (ST1386) Apprenticeship call off contract, to South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the Data Engineer Level 5 (ST1386) Apprenticeship to Cambridge Spark Limited. This requirement has been procured via Direct Award via YPO Framework for the provision of Apprenticeships and Associated Training (reference 1086).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d8fadba-23fa-4ed0-a81c-9d36a832368d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ab2309-1aa8-46d1-86ff-163b1dcc202f
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
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Darren Lewis - Non-Clinical Senior Procurement Manager
Contact Email
scwcsu.justaskprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO50 5PB
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)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE SPARK

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