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AI Learning Curriculum

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FCA)

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28 Oct 2025 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), based in London, awarded a contract to Cambridge Spark Limited to deliver an AI Learning Curriculum. This procurement falls under the training services category (CPV 80500000) and is designed to provide AI capability training over a one-year contract, with an optional extension of up to two additional years. The total contract value is £2,759,040, covering both the initial term and potential extensions, with funding demand anticipated to peak in the first year. The process followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 25 August 2025 and will conclude on 24 August 2027, with the award phase currently marked as complete as of 28 October 2025.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies skilled in developing and delivering comprehensive training programmes focused on AI. Firms with expertise in educational technology and those capable of offering advanced training solutions to corporate and executive audiences will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited to participate, although this contract has already been awarded. Understanding such trends and preparing to engage in similar tenders can facilitate substantial business growth and diversification in the UK public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

AI Learning Curriculum

Notice Description

Provision of AI Capability training which includes Masterclasses, Accelerators and Senior Leadership training. This is a one year contract with the option to extend by two years. The total value of this contract is up to PS2,759,040 over the full 3 years (1 year plus the two year option to extend). Actual annual spend will depend on demand for training, which is expected to be higher in the first year and may decrease in subsequent years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87b5428a-7687-4973-bfd2-4b5f32ce52f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d431d00-f872-40f8-9f26-9a41248883c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,759,040 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,759,040 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FCA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE SPARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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