Planning

Tackling Antisemitism in Education Innovation Fund - Market Engagement Event

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

16 Oct 2025 at 12:31

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Oct 2025 at 12:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Tackling Antisemitism in Education Innovation Fund - Market Engagement Event." This initiative falls under the education and training services industry category (CPV code 80000000). A virtual market engagement event is scheduled for 30 October 2025 from 13:00 to 14:00. This initiative is set to launch new opportunities by late November 2025 for the delivery of grants, with a total fund value of £4 million. These grants aim to support educational initiatives designed to combat antisemitism. The geographic scope of this project covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Midlands, and several others. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest through the Jaggaer e-procurement portal.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to participate in initiatives that tackle discrimination and promote inclusive educational practices. The thematic priorities identified include improving media literacy to counter misinformation, fostering interfaith collaborations, and promoting tolerant discourse. Businesses with expertise in these areas can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and impact within educational settings across the UK. Attending the market engagement event will provide valuable insights and networking opportunities to influence the final scope of the Innovation Fund.

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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 late November 2025, for the delivery of grants under the Tackling Antisemitism in Education Innovation Fund. Hate crime, discrimination and racism do not have a place in Britain. The loss of life and the targeting of worshipers during the terrorist attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on 2nd October was a devastating reminder of the challenges faced by Jewish communities. The Department is taking proactive steps to tackle it across educational settings. 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. 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 previous market engagement 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 30 October 2025 13:00-14:00. 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. Additional information: 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 - sq_643 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
ocds-b5fd17-9a9a8486-56e3-49df-96d6-2848034ae7ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19f2417-44f7-4397-9391-302b34d6d15d
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
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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