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Apprenticeship - Machine Learning Engineer

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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03 Dec 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Portsmouth City Council, located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, for the titled tender 'Apprenticeship - Machine Learning Engineer'. This tender falls under the services category specifically focusing on education and training, and it is positioned in the industry with CPV classification '80000000'. The contract, awarded to CSA (SERVICES) LTD, commenced on 1st June 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st May 2030. The contract value is £66,000. The procurement stage of this document is marked as 'award' and 'contract', indicating that the process is complete with all lots fulfilled. The procurement method was identified as below threshold and the details are unspecified.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational apprenticeships, particularly those specialising in machine learning. Companies that offer innovative training solutions and have expertise in AI and technology could find lucrative ground in this contract, with a five-year term providing a platform for long-term growth and service delivery. The awarded supplier, CSA (SERVICES) LTD, with its base in Newcastle Upon Tyne, showcases the scope for SMEs capable of delivering specialised services across different regions. Such procurement processes under sub-central government authority typify efforts to enhance workforce skill development through tailored apprenticeship programmes, catalysing business development across the technical education sector.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship - Machine Learning Engineer

Notice Description

Apprenticeship - Machine Learning Engineer - CSA Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079194-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CSA (SERVICES

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