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title: "Contract for the provision of Artificial intelligence (AI) Data Specialist (ST0763) Apprenticeship call off contract, to South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit"
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# Contract for the provision of Artificial intelligence (AI) Data Specialist (ST0763) Apprenticeship call off contract, to South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70927f5d-98ff-48d8-9ca1-eb19c5134f70

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist (ST0763) Apprenticeship. The contract, awarded to Cambridge Spark Limited, covers multiple regions including the East Midlands, East of England, London, and South West of the United Kingdom. Categorised under education and training services, the agreement was accessed through a direct call-off from the YPO Framework. The contract runs from 12 August 2025 to 31 October 2027, reflecting a selective procurement method. The entire contract is valued at £17,000, with the procurement stage marked as complete as of 15 August 2025.

This tender could offer opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those providing apprenticeship training and technological skills development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on artificial intelligence and data science education are well-positioned to engage with similar procurement opportunities. By working closely with public sector organisations like the NHS, businesses can expand their reach and solidify their reputation within the UK's growing education and training market. This contract highlights the demand for niche skills in AI and data within the public sector, paving the way for further involvement in future government-led skill enhancement programmes.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the Artificial intelligence (AI) Data Specialist (ST0763) Apprenticeship to Cambridge Spark Limited . This requirement has been procured via Direct Award via YPO Framework for the provision of Apprenticeships and Associated Training (reference 1086).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ecf454-3ddb-45de-b8f0-d3c46b2c62a9 |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 15 Aug 2025 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ecf454-3ddb-45de-b8f0-d3c46b2c62a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ecf454-3ddb-45de-b8f0-d3c46b2c62a9
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62b6987d-46cd-49a2-a159-c7c603084a60

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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