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Con_26171 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - LETTINGSOWL LTD

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 Dec 2024 at 20:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has concluded an innovation funding competition titled "Con_26171 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - LETTINGSOWL LTD," categorised under Education and training services. This procurement process, defined as an Open procedure (above threshold), has recently been completed, resulting in the award to Lettingsowl Ltd. The tender aimed to develop generative AI tools aligned with the National Curriculum in England. The key timeline for this contract includes the tender period ending on 11th November 2024, with the contract running from 28th November 2024 until 30th April 2025. The procurement covers multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with an awarded contract value of £64,863 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development of AI tools, particularly those focusing on educational services and technologies tailored to the National Curriculum. The project supports innovation in teaching and learning approaches, thereby providing a valuable growth avenue for companies specialising in AI technology and educational support services. Moreover, the contract prioritises small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it well-suited for agile and innovative firms capable of delivering advanced educational solutions. Business entities with strengths in AI, educational technology, and curriculum development are ideally positioned to leverage this contract for substantial business growth and market expansion.

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Notice Title

Con_26171 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - LETTINGSOWL LTD

Notice Description

Innovation funding delivered via a competition for innovators to develop tools which use generative AI aligned with the National Curriculum in England and evidence-based teaching and learning approaches.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e2429f7-5504-4f65-a846-11951104e431
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a95cd9-f846-432d-b786-7eb1332d2065
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,863 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,863 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LETTINGSOWL

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