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title: "Apprenticeship - Machine Learning Engineer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed9f"
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# Apprenticeship - Machine Learning Engineer

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed9f

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Portsmouth City Council, located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, for the titled tender 'Apprenticeship - Machine Learning Engineer'. This tender falls under the services category specifically focusing on education and training, and it is positioned in the industry with CPV classification '80000000'. The contract, awarded to CSA (SERVICES) LTD, commenced on 1st June 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st May 2030. The contract value is £66,000. The procurement stage of this document is marked as 'award' and 'contract', indicating that the process is complete with all lots fulfilled. The procurement method was identified as below threshold and the details are unspecified.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational apprenticeships, particularly those specialising in machine learning. Companies that offer innovative training solutions and have expertise in AI and technology could find lucrative ground in this contract, with a five-year term providing a platform for long-term growth and service delivery. The awarded supplier, CSA (SERVICES) LTD, with its base in Newcastle Upon Tyne, showcases the scope for SMEs capable of delivering specialised services across different regions. Such procurement processes under sub-central government authority typify efforts to enhance workforce skill development through tailored apprenticeship programmes, catalysing business development across the technical education sector.

## Notice

Apprenticeship - Machine Learning Engineer - CSA Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079194-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CSA (SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 09:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079194-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079194-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.csa-uk.com/mpage/csa-learning
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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