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Contract award - Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship Training

CABINET OFFICE

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26 May 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for delivering a Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship Training, under contract P12640, has been awarded by the Cabinet Office to Cambridge Spark Limited. The procurement falls under the category of education and training services. This selective tender was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, looking to fulfil requirements across the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 18th May 2026, with a contract period starting from 29th May 2026 and ending on 31st May 2028. The award stage has been completed, indicating the completion of the procurement process at this point in time.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those offering courses in artificial intelligence and automation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage with such opportunities, aligning with the suitability criteria of this tender. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in delivering apprenticeship training programmes may find strategic growth potential. As a supplier, Cambridge Spark Limited showcases how SMEs can succeed in securing valuable contracts through dynamic purchasing systems within governmental frameworks.

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Notice Title

Contract award - Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship Training

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Level 4 Artificial Intelligence & Automation Practitioner apprenticeship training (Standard ST1512).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afab3f68-70e9-47ec-9850-4036e5e6cc7d
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, VCSE
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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 23 May 2028 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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
Not specified

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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