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Provision of Apprenticeship Training Service for Data Engineer Certification

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION

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04 Nov 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Supply Chain Coordination, based in Nottingham, has reached its award stage for the provision of an Apprenticeship Training Service specifically designed for Data Engineer Certification at Level 5 (ST1386). The tender falls under the education and training services industry category and is set across the United Kingdom. This contract, awarded through the Crown Commercial Services' Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS Framework under a selective procurement method, involves a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Cambridge Spark Limited on 6th October 2025. The contract period commences on 7th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 6th November 2029, with a potential extension of one year. The total awarded value of the contract is £456,000.

The awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in educational and training services, as it supports the development of skills in data engineering—a field crucial to the burgeoning digital economy. Businesses that are Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process, given that the project targets educational advancement and certification, aligning with niche training providers aiming to expand their offerings in cutting-edge technical certifications. Participating in such frameworks provides visibility and opportunities to establish long-term relationships with entities like NHS Supply Chain Coordination and demonstrates a firm’s capability to deliver government-backed education and training services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Apprenticeship Training Service for Data Engineer Certification

Notice Description

This notice detailing the award of a Call-Off Contract for the provision of Apprenticeship Training programme for Data Engineer Certification Level 5 ST1386 This procurement was undertaken through the Crown Commercial Services, Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS Framework RM6102 following the Rapid Award procedure. The contract is awarded for an initial period of four years with the possibility of a one-year extension. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including optional contract extension. ________________________________________

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e08472f1-16b1-4e69-a718-e34c18152d80
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
£456,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£456,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 6 Nov 2029 4-5 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
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION
Contact Name
Gurwinder Kaur
Contact Email
gurwinder.kaur@supplychain.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
0115 857 9485

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 4LA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE SPARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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