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title: "Contract for the provision of Machine Learning Engineer (ST1398) Level 6 Apprenticeship call off contract, to South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit"
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# Contract for the provision of Machine Learning Engineer (ST1398) Level 6 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-a65e8c51-b043-4541-8b7c-cf0b0b196458

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has concluded a contract titled "Contract for the provision of Machine Learning Engineer (ST1398) Level 6 Apprenticeship". The contract was awarded to Cambridge Spark Limited, with a total value of £110,000, through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from the YPO Framework (reference 1086). This procurement process falls under the Education and Training Services industry category, with delivery expected across multiple regions including the East Midlands, East of England, London, and South West of the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 2nd October 2025 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents various opportunities for SMEs, given its selective oversight catering to apprenticeship and training needs in specialised sectors such as machine learning. With a focus on education and training services, businesses specialising in technology training, digital education platforms, or apprenticeship delivery would be well-suited to benefit from similar future contracts. This selective procurement process enhances the potential for business growth in technologically driven educational services, providing substantial opportunities for innovative SME solutions in the field.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the Machine Learning Engineer (ST1398) Level 6 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/5a5c5512-eb13-4f92-8b0b-f012f29efcf2 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 13 Nov 2025 at 09:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a5c5512-eb13-4f92-8b0b-f012f29efcf2
- 31 Oct 2025 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a5c5512-eb13-4f92-8b0b-f012f29efcf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a5c5512-eb13-4f92-8b0b-f012f29efcf2
  13th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/132aac5f-f70f-45dd-91a7-8caf18889bae

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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