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Con_26195 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Languagemate LTD

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 Dec 2024 at 20:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Con_26195 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Languagemate LTD." This contract focuses on developing innovative AI tools that align with the National Curriculum in England, emphasizing evidence-based teaching and learning approaches. The procurement falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services (CPV 80000000) and serves a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, and other overseas territories. The procurement method used was an open procedure, above threshold, with the tender period closing on 18th November 2024. The contract commenced on 27th November 2024 and will end on 30th April 2025, with a total value of £50,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in educational technology and generative AI. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the tender’s emphasis on innovation within the National Curriculum framework. The successful bidder, Languagemate LTD, a large-scale supplier based in Billericay, is expected to deliver transformative AI tools that enhance educational outcomes. Businesses in the EdTech sector or those looking to expand their services to the educational market would find participating in similar funded competitions highly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Con_26195 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Languagemate 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-c14ac3c0-20de-4c7e-849f-86a4b603ce8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abb7388-7411-42ec-9876-468eaa311044
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
18 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

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