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title: "Machine Learning Engineer x 5"
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published: "2026-02-17"
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# Machine Learning Engineer x 5

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b2de3dc-dc73-40c5-8b43-976a4cd771bf

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## Summary

The public procurement process details a contract awarded by Defra Commercial, located in London, UK, for the provision of five Machine Learning Engineers under a selective procurement method. The contract falls under the education and training services industry category. The contracting process concluded with the award to Cambridge Spark Ltd on 17th February 2026, following the tender period ending on 17th January 2026. The contract will span from 17th February 2026 to 17th February 2028 and has a confirmed value of £110,000 GBP.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in Machine Learning. Companies possessing a strong framework agreement with capabilities for large-scale educational support can benefit from engaging with this tender. Although the tender does not specifically emphasise suitability for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, organisations with established credentials in delivering high-quality training services across the specified global locations may find this contract advantageous for strategic growth.

## Notice

Machine Learning Engineer x 5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a91307-c8b1-4ef3-a1a8-5a3c01fe80d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE SPARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 17:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a91307-c8b1-4ef3-a1a8-5a3c01fe80d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a91307-c8b1-4ef3-a1a8-5a3c01fe80d3
  17th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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