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Contract for the provision of Machine Learning Engineer (ST1398) Level 6 Apprenticeship call off contract, to South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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13 Nov 2025 at 09:27

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31 Oct 2025 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has concluded a contract titled "Contract for the provision of Machine Learning Engineer (ST1398) Level 6 Apprenticeship". The contract was awarded to Cambridge Spark Limited, with a total value of £110,000, through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from the YPO Framework (reference 1086). This procurement process falls under the Education and Training Services industry category, with delivery expected across multiple regions including the East Midlands, East of England, London, and South West of the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 2nd October 2025 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents various opportunities for SMEs, given its selective oversight catering to apprenticeship and training needs in specialised sectors such as machine learning. With a focus on education and training services, businesses specialising in technology training, digital education platforms, or apprenticeship delivery would be well-suited to benefit from similar future contracts. This selective procurement process enhances the potential for business growth in technologically driven educational services, providing substantial opportunities for innovative SME solutions in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Machine Learning Engineer (ST1398) Level 6 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 Machine Learning Engineer (ST1398) Level 6 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).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a65e8c51-b043-4541-8b7c-cf0b0b196458
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a5c5512-eb13-4f92-8b0b-f012f29efcf2
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
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

Further Information

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