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Con_26195 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - CORDUROY DINOSAUR LIMITED

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 Dec 2024 at 20:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract under the "AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education" initiative to Corduroy Dinosaur Limited. This project, valued at £50,000, aims to fund the development of generative AI tools aligned with the National Curriculum in England, leveraging evidence-based teaching and learning methodologies. This open procedure procurement covered a broad range of locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories among others. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract beginning on 27th November 2024 and concluding on 30th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focusing on innovative AI solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the suitability for such entities as identified in the procurement details. Companies with expertise in educational technologies and AI development can explore collaboration and future funding opportunities to expand their service offerings and impact within the educational sector. The awarded contract highlights the potential for business growth through participation in government-funded educational innovation projects.

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Notice Title

Con_26195 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - CORDUROY DINOSAUR LIMITED

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-b5fd17-457066bd-745a-4283-b5fc-81de87405cc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c96bfb2-5e47-4347-8764-764102a046a0
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 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

CORDUROY DINOSAUR

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