Tender

Training and guidance materials for safe use of Artificial Intelligence in education

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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15 Oct 2024 at 06:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking bids for the development of training and guidance materials focused on the safe use of Artificial Intelligence in educational settings. This contract, which falls under the education and training services category, aims at creating online resources for teachers and leaders. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions on 4th November 2024. The project is valued at £800,000 and will cover various delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The contract is scheduled to commence on 6th December 2024 and conclude on 5th April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology, AI training programmes, and digital content creation. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate. The open procurement method, facilitated via the Department for Education's Jaggaer e-Tendering Portal, ensures a competitive and transparent process. Engaging with this tender could position businesses as leaders in the educational AI sector, leveraging their expertise to enhance AI safety in schools and educational institutions globally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training and guidance materials for safe use of Artificial Intelligence in education

Notice Description

Title: Tender for Training Resources and Guidance Materials for Safe Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education Description: Following the Call for Evidence published in November 2023, the number one request from educators was further training and guidance on the safe use of AI. The Department is therefore procuring the development of two sets of online resources - one for teachers and one for leaders - to support them in using Artificial Intelligence safely in their settings. The successful contractor will be expected to collaborate and engage with the sector in the policy design process , using the engagement as an opportunity to gather evidence and case studies through peer-to-peer networks. Instructions: The formal Call for Competition is being conducted via the Department for Education's Jaggaer e-Tendering Portal. You must be registered on Jaggaer to access our invitation to tender, ask clarification questions and submit a bid. Further information about how to register on Jaggaer can be found on this notice. Please follow the accompanying instructions below for details on how to raise an Jaggaer account. Prior Information Notice: This notice is linked to another Contracts Finder notice. Our original Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published on the 15 May 2024, and update was published on the 12th of September. Please find our PIN linked below. Additional information: Linked below is our early engagement Prior Information Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50555d26-fa0a-4523-b6a0-17f625757f33
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80533100 - Computer training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2024 - 5 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
robert.alexander@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

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