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Support for Strategic Integration of AI (Artificial Intelligence)

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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13 Feb 2025 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the procurement process to integrate AI with its systems, aiming to reduce risk, improve consistency, and enhance efficiency across its operations. The contract, titled "Support for Strategic Integration of AI (Artificial Intelligence)," falls under the industry category of Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services (CPV 72222000). The procurement process has moved to the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Empowering Education International Limited trading as Etio. The contract, valued at £60,000 inclusive of VAT, spans from 13th January 2025 to 31st March 2025 and focuses on consulting with business areas, ensuring alignment with legal obligations, and identifying quick wins, particularly in regulatory processes. The work will be carried out in London (postal code SW1H9EX).

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AI integration, particularly those who can demonstrate efficacy in strategic planning and execution within regulated environments. SMEs with expertise in consulting, legal compliance, and technology implementation will find this an excellent opportunity to showcase their skills and expand their portfolio. The direct procurement method and detailed requirements reflect Ofsted's commitment to leveraging AI to enhance its operations, offering successful bidders a chance to contribute to impactful, innovative projects in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for Strategic Integration of AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Notice Description

We require the supplier to describe an ideal integration of AI with Ofsted's systems such that it reduces risk, improves consistency and delivers efficiencies across Ofsted's work. This should be done by: a) Consulting with business areas to understand their needs and the constraints in which they work b) Ensuring proposals are aligned with Ofsted's legal obligations and it's Approach to AI: Ofsted's approach to artificial intelligence (AI) - GOV.UK c) They should also collect evidence from other inspectorates/regulators so that their recommendations reflect lessons learnt from these organisations, describing: How have they organised their resources to succeed, and what resources are needed for this to be delivered successfully, reflecting the size of the necessary teams. The supplier should also identify potential 'quick wins' - things that do not require significant systems change for Ofsted - with a particular focus on our regulatory processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6120226-1c85-4d93-bac4-0e680085ee68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d34273a-0927-4334-893a-64246e22f8da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
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

EMPOWERING EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL LIMITED TRADING AS ETIO

Further Information

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