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L5 Data Engineering Apprenticeship

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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12 Sep 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Southampton, pertains to the "L5 Data Engineering Apprenticeship" within the higher education services sector. The tender, classified under CPV code 80300000, covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender stage now complete. The process concluded with the award decision published on 12th September 2025. The contract period is set to run from 11th September 2025 until 25th March 2027. The procurement was particularly suitable for SMEs, reflecting a value amounting to £19,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in digital education and apprenticeship training, particularly those with expertise in data engineering. Businesses such as Cambridge Spark, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to benefit from this procurement due to its focus on providing technical education within higher education services. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by enhancing the company's portfolio and building expertise in government-relevant sectors, potentially leading to future opportunities and collaborations with public bodies like the University of Southampton.

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Notice Title

L5 Data Engineering Apprenticeship

Notice Description

x 1 Data engineer - ST1386 - Level 5 : Design, build, and maintain systems for collecting, storing, and analysing data.: Route: Digital CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS RM6102

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0023bacd-04cc-43db-b345-beefec5290ee
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

80300000 - Higher education 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
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 25 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
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)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE SPARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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