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RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Level 5 Data Engineer Apprenticeship

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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15 Dec 2025 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the award stage for a procurement titled "RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Level 5 Data Engineer Apprenticeship" under the category of Education and training services. The contract involves a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system, specifically the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102). This contract, awarded to CAMBRIDGE SPARK LIMITED, covers services in England, United Kingdom, with a contract period starting on 15th December 2025 and ending on 14th December 2030, allowing for an optional extension of up to 12 months. The award notice was published on 15th December 2025, with a total awarded value of £114,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs interested in providing data engineering apprenticeship training services, particularly those aiming to expand their operations within England. By engaging in this domain, businesses can leverage an extended service period and a focused procurement method, creating stable partnerships with public sector organisations like the CQC. With a budget of £114,000 and alignment with industry standards, companies that demonstrate expertise in educational and training services will find this a lucrative opportunity to strengthen their presence in the public sector apprenticeship market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Level 5 Data Engineer Apprenticeship

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require DPS Call Off Contract for Level 5 Data Engineer Apprenticeship. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) following the Rapid Award process (reference 64787). The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 48 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC CPS 056

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f809792a-1134-4554-b020-a5d262b17c9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8822850-34e3-4202-8fcc-6ea8056399de
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
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2030 Over 5 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE SPARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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