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title: "RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeships"
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# RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeships

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c76f

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process for a DPS Call Off Contract titled "RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeships" under the Education and training services category. This contract, undertaken through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) using a restricted procedure, aims to enhance AI data specialist education and training in the UK. The awarded contract is valued at £102,000 and was signed on 26 November 2024. It initially covers a period of 24 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, making the total possible duration 36 months. The successful supplier for this tender is Cambridge Spark Limited.

This procurement contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing high-level education and training services, particularly those specialising in AI and data science. Companies that excel in delivering quality educational programmes and have a strong track record in AI can benefit from this contract. The completion of this award underscores CQC's commitment to leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies in continuous professional development. SME bids were particularly encouraged, signaling a welcoming environment for smaller, innovative firms to compete effectively in the public sector.

## Notice

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require DPS Call Off Contract for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeships.

This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) following the Rapid Award process (reference 53732).

The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 24 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months.

Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions.

Contract Reference: CQC RCCO 148

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DPS Call Off Contract for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeships. Additional information: This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) following the Rapid Award process (reference 53732).

Options: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months for a total contract term of 36 months including optional extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040056-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £102,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| 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

- 12 Dec 2024 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040056-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:157231-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.cambridgespark.com
- https://www.cqc.org.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals/technology-and-construction-court

## Provenance

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