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title: "Contract award - Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship Training"
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# Contract award - Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship Training

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-779bccbc-4b75-4360-9999-1d5a08aaacdf

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## Summary

The procurement process for delivering a Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship Training, under contract P12640, has been awarded by the Cabinet Office to Cambridge Spark Limited. The procurement falls under the category of education and training services. This selective tender was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, looking to fulfil requirements across the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 18th May 2026, with a contract period starting from 29th May 2026 and ending on 31st May 2028. The award stage has been completed, indicating the completion of the procurement process at this point in time.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those offering courses in artificial intelligence and automation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage with such opportunities, aligning with the suitability criteria of this tender. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in delivering apprenticeship training programmes may find strategic growth potential. As a supplier, Cambridge Spark Limited showcases how SMEs can succeed in securing valuable contracts through dynamic purchasing systems within governmental frameworks.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of Level 4 Artificial Intelligence & Automation Practitioner apprenticeship training (Standard ST1512).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afab3f68-70e9-47ec-9850-4036e5e6cc7d |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 23 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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

- 26 May 2026 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afab3f68-70e9-47ec-9850-4036e5e6cc7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afab3f68-70e9-47ec-9850-4036e5e6cc7d
  26th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38a8515b-1b1d-46f0-9383-e32b0ebdeeb3

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