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title: "L5 Data Engineering Apprenticeship"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# L5 Data Engineering Apprenticeship

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-448aad52-1e49-4c53-b5ae-589d1b756cb7

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Southampton, pertains to the "L5 Data Engineering Apprenticeship" within the higher education services sector. The tender, classified under CPV code 80300000, covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender stage now complete. The process concluded with the award decision published on 12th September 2025. The contract period is set to run from 11th September 2025 until 25th March 2027. The procurement was particularly suitable for SMEs, reflecting a value amounting to £19,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in digital education and apprenticeship training, particularly those with expertise in data engineering. Businesses such as Cambridge Spark, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to benefit from this procurement due to its focus on providing technical education within higher education services. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by enhancing the company's portfolio and building expertise in government-relevant sectors, potentially leading to future opportunities and collaborations with public bodies like the University of Southampton.

## Notice

x 1 Data engineer - ST1386 - Level 5 : Design, build, and maintain systems for collecting, storing, and analysing data.: Route: Digital CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS RM6102

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0023bacd-04cc-43db-b345-beefec5290ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 25 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0023bacd-04cc-43db-b345-beefec5290ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0023bacd-04cc-43db-b345-beefec5290ee
  12th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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