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title: "Provision of Apprenticeship Training Service for Data Engineer Certification"
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# Provision of Apprenticeship Training Service for Data Engineer Certification

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1f802bb-58e7-4d20-9ece-d579a1129883

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## Summary

The procurement process led by NHS Supply Chain Coordination, based in Nottingham, has reached its award stage for the provision of an Apprenticeship Training Service specifically designed for Data Engineer Certification at Level 5 (ST1386). The tender falls under the education and training services industry category and is set across the United Kingdom. This contract, awarded through the Crown Commercial Services' Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS Framework under a selective procurement method, involves a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Cambridge Spark Limited on 6th October 2025. The contract period commences on 7th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 6th November 2029, with a potential extension of one year. The total awarded value of the contract is £456,000.

The awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in educational and training services, as it supports the development of skills in data engineering—a field crucial to the burgeoning digital economy. Businesses that are Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process, given that the project targets educational advancement and certification, aligning with niche training providers aiming to expand their offerings in cutting-edge technical certifications. Participating in such frameworks provides visibility and opportunities to establish long-term relationships with entities like NHS Supply Chain Coordination and demonstrates a firm’s capability to deliver government-backed education and training services.

## Notice

This notice detailing the award of a Call-Off Contract for the provision of Apprenticeship Training programme for Data Engineer Certification Level 5 ST1386 This procurement was undertaken through the Crown Commercial Services, Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS Framework RM6102 following the Rapid Award procedure. The contract is awarded for an initial period of four years with the possibility of a one-year extension. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including optional contract extension. ________________________________________

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e08472f1-16b1-4e69-a718-e34c18152d80 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2025 - 6 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £456,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £456,000 |
| 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 SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 4LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| 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

- 4 Nov 2025 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e08472f1-16b1-4e69-a718-e34c18152d80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e08472f1-16b1-4e69-a718-e34c18152d80
  4th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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