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Con_26186 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Kings College London

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 Dec 2024 at 20:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Con_26186 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Kings College London." This tender falls under the education and training services industry category and covers a broad geographic area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement stage is the award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 18th November 2024 and the start of the contract on 10th December 2024, which will run until 30th April 2025. This open procedure procurement sought to fund innovative projects using generative AI aligned with the National Curriculum in England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses aiming to innovate in the field of educational technology. With a contract value of £56,811, organisations specialising in generative AI and evidence-based teaching methods can leverage this funding to develop tools that could become widely adopted in educational settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, given their capacity for innovation and agility in meeting educational needs. Partnering with prestigious institutions like King's College London highlights the potential for impactful collaborations and market growth within the educational technology sector.

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Notice Title

Con_26186 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Kings College London

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-e17d4f86-b73b-4d26-abce-3bcf8ee574ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e24081e-a751-43b7-9f2c-cba69da5d9f2
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
£56,811 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,811 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
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 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
Dorcas Marshall
Contact Email
dorcas.marshall@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
44

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

KING'S COLLEGE LONDON

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