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Con_26172 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - COVAILENT LTD

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 Dec 2024 at 20:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Con_26172 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education" to Covailent Ltd. This contract, valued at £50,368, falls under the Education and Training Services category (CPV: 80000000) and aims to fund innovative tools using generative AI aligned with the National Curriculum in England. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and transitioned through the award stage. The contract period spans from 29th November 2024 to 30th April 2025, covering multiple locations including the UK, Europe, and other regions. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th November 2024 and the award notice published on 23rd December 2024.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specializing in educational technology and AI innovations. SMEs may find this particularly advantageous due to the suitability criteria favouring small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies well-versed in AI development, especially those focused on educational applications, will likely find significant growth potential through collaborating with the Department for Education, gaining exposure and contributing to cutting-edge educational tools. As the fund aims to incorporate evidence-based teaching and learning approaches, businesses with expertise in educational pedagogy and technology integration are well-suited to engage in such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Con_26172 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - COVAILENT 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-b5fd17-2008a284-aba6-4974-94c8-5b8dba211728
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c126646c-a496-4adb-93d5-c82f39a7fa48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£50,368 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,368 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
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 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

COVAILENT

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