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Contract for the provision of Artificial intelligence (AI) Data Specialist (ST0763) Apprenticeship call off contract, to South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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15 Aug 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist (ST0763) Apprenticeship. The contract, awarded to Cambridge Spark Limited, covers multiple regions including the East Midlands, East of England, London, and South West of the United Kingdom. Categorised under education and training services, the agreement was accessed through a direct call-off from the YPO Framework. The contract runs from 12 August 2025 to 31 October 2027, reflecting a selective procurement method. The entire contract is valued at £17,000, with the procurement stage marked as complete as of 15 August 2025.

This tender could offer opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those providing apprenticeship training and technological skills development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on artificial intelligence and data science education are well-positioned to engage with similar procurement opportunities. By working closely with public sector organisations like the NHS, businesses can expand their reach and solidify their reputation within the UK's growing education and training market. This contract highlights the demand for niche skills in AI and data within the public sector, paving the way for further involvement in future government-led skill enhancement programmes.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Artificial intelligence (AI) Data Specialist (ST0763) 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 Artificial intelligence (AI) Data Specialist (ST0763) 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ecf454-3ddb-45de-b8f0-d3c46b2c62a9
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
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London, 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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