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Con_26185 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - REDPEN AI LTD

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 Dec 2024 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the award stage for the tender titled "Con_26185 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - REDPEN AI LTD," which focuses on the development of generative AI tools aligned with the National Curriculum in England. The tender, classified under the education and training services industry category (CPV code 80000000), covers multiple locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The open procedure procurement process culminated in an awarded contract valued at £64,478, with Redpen AI Ltd as the winning supplier. The contract period will run from 28th December 2024 to 30th April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and AI innovations to develop tools supporting evidence-based teaching and learning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from such initiatives. Engaging in this type of procurement can enhance a company’s reputation within the education sector and foster growth through the development of cutting-edge AI solutions that align with national education standards. Businesses proficient in AI technologies and committed to innovating educational tools would find this tender well-suited to leverage their capabilities for growth and sectoral influence.

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Notice Title

Con_26185 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - REDPEN AI 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-b5fd17-7129a9b0-1877-40b4-82bb-db83b1790254
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c1a84e6-5ad4-43a7-9e4c-36d524a52c5c
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
£64,478 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,478 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
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Dec 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

REDPEN AI

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