Planning

Tackling Antisemitism in Education Innovation Fund - Market Engagement Event

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

07 Jul 2025 at 16:06

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Jul 2025 at 15:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently in the planning stage for the "Tackling Antisemitism in Education Innovation Fund - Market Engagement Event". This initiative, classified under education and training services, is set to disburse grants under an Innovation Fund valued at £4 million, aimed at addressing antisemitism through educational projects across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the East Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber, among others. Key dates include a virtual market engagement event on 23rd July 2025, from 14:00 to 15:30, allowing for participant feedback on the proposed fund approach. Organisations interested in competing for this opportunity are encouraged to express their interest via the Jaggaer e-procurement portal.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to contribute to societal betterment while simultaneously fostering their growth potential. Businesses specialising in media literacy, social education, and community-building projects will find this engagement particularly aligned with their missions. The focused thematic priorities, such as improving media literacy, promoting tolerant discourse, and fostering interfaith collaboration, open avenues for innovative project proposals that can have a wide-reaching impact. Organisations with expertise in these areas will be well-suited to partake in this initiative, contributing to the effective utilisation of the Innovation Fund aimed at curbing antisemitism in educational contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tackling Antisemitism in Education Innovation Fund - Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

The Department for Education intends to publish a new opportunity in summer 2025, for the delivery of grants under the Tackling Antisemitism in Education Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund, with a total value of PS4 million, will comprise of a range of grants that will facilitate small-scale initiatives and larger, strategic projects. Antisemitism has risen to historic levels following the attacks of 7th October 2023 in Israel and the Department are taking proactive steps to tackle it across educational settings. Funded projects will support education about antisemitism, including the relationship between mis and disinformation online and the spread of antisemitism, and will provide young people with the skills and confidence to identify and tackle it. Following the initial market engagement event held on 12th February 2025 and the valuable feedback provided, three thematic priorities have been identified. Proposals should align with at least one of the following delivery areas: Improving media literacy skills and identification of mis and disinformation. Promotion of tolerant discourse and discussion. Fostering interfaith and ethnic collaboration and increasing awareness of prejudice. Prior to the launch of the application window, the Department would like to hear your thoughts and receive feedback on our planned approach for the Innovation Fund, to ensure it has maximum impact and reach to tackle antisemitism in education. We are hosting a virtual market engagement event on 23rd July 2025 14:00-15:30. It will consist of a brief presentation and there will be an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. All communication regarding this event and forthcoming grant competitions will be conducted via the Jaggaer system. Please express your interest in this opportunity via Jaggaer to register attendees for this event. Access and further information are available via the Departments e-Tendering portal - Jaggaer: https://education.app.jaggaer.com Interested organisations must register an account on Jaggaer before expressing interest in this opportunity: Market Engagement Event - Tackling Antisemitism in Education Innovation Fund. Once your organisation is registered and has expressed your interest in the opportunity, you will receive further instructions regarding the engagement event through the Jaggaer system. Please ensure you keep an eye on the message function within the opportunity to ensure you do not miss any communications relating to the opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f7d3ce-3aa2-462f-a15f-582db10f91b0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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Notice Documents

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