Award

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Level 7 ST0763 X 10

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 09:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, spearheaded by Defra Commercial, focuses on providing education and training services titled "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Level 7 ST0763 X 10." This contract, with a primary location at the Defra Commercial office in London and a reach extending to various territories including the United Kingdom and Europe, is currently in the Award stage as of 22nd September 2025. This direct procurement followed a single tender action approach below the threshold, with the award made to Cambridge Spark Ltd for a contract value of £170,000. The contract will run from 26th September 2025 to 26th September 2027.

This tender represents potential opportunities for businesses operating in the education and training services sector, particularly those specialising in artificial intelligence and data. Due to its SME and VCSE suitability, smaller enterprises and social enterprises are well-positioned to engage with such governmental contracts. The provision of specialised AI data training aligns with current industry growth demands, allowing relevant businesses to expand their market reach and reinforce their service offerings in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Level 7 ST0763 X 10

Notice Description

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Level 7 ST0763 X 10

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac8b832e-6ff5-409e-8220-5abfff9b685c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69edb645-7533-4a85-bf4b-08adb4ca226b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 26 Sep 2027 2-3 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
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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