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L4 Digital Product Manager apprenticeships - Cambridge Spark Oct 2025 (con_28868)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Oct 2025 at 18:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the L4 Digital Product Manager apprenticeships was conducted by the Department for Education, which operates out of Sanctuary Buildings, London. The contract, with a value of £90,000, was awarded to Cambridge Spark on 25 September 2025, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process falls under the category of education and training services, addressing regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The contract period spans from 25 September 2025 to 24 September 2026. This award, which is currently in the award stage, was officially published on 28 October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the process is marked suitable for such entities. The procurement involves delivering apprenticeships to employees of the Department for Education, offering an avenue for growth for businesses adept in digital product management training. With the extensive geographical reach required across various regions in the UK, companies that have robust network capabilities and resources to cater to multiple sites will be well-suited to compete for similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L4 Digital Product Manager apprenticeships - Cambridge Spark Oct 2025 (con_28868)

Notice Description

Contract to deliver L4 Digital Product Manager apprenticeships to DfE employees

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7926adb-d9f7-48fd-95dc-6ae05bb6d285
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
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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