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Con_26191 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Summatic 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 a procurement process titled "Con_26191 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Summatic LTD" within the education and training services sector. The contract, valued at £50,000, aims to fund the development of generative AI tools aligned with the National Curriculum in England. It involves cooperation with several regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories. The procurement followed an open procedure and was awarded on 29th November 2024, with the contract period running from that date until 30th April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology, AI development, and curriculum enhancement tools. SMEs may find this particularly advantageous given the project's focus on innovation in teaching methods. Companies experienced in delivering educational tools aligned with recognized teaching frameworks would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements, fostering business growth by enhancing their profile and capabilities within the public sector. Summatic LTD, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured this contract, spotlighting the demands and standards expected in this field.

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Notice Title

Con_26191 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Summatic 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-c61ff838-4104-43f3-98aa-5b121ae9db38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf94900-de03-4d78-9233-6ff371e5ab25
Current Stage
Award
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
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 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

SUMMATIC

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