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Con_ 26170 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - OPENKIT LTD

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 Dec 2024 at 20:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has finalised a procurement process titled "Con_ 26170 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education" for the development of innovative tools using generative AI aligned with the National Curriculum in England. The tender, classified under the Education and Training Services industry (CPV code 80000000), was managed through an open procedure, above the threshold. Key dates include the tender end date on 11th November 2024, and the contract period from 27th November 2024 to 21st April 2025. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 66,702, encompasses delivery addresses including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and AI. Organisations, particularly SMEs, that focus on developing educational tools and generative AI solutions are well-positioned to benefit. Moreover, businesses aiming to align with the evidence-based teaching and learning approaches of the National Curriculum in England will find this contract advantageous for growth and expansion. Openkit Ltd, a large enterprise, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the competitive yet inclusive nature of this procurement process that encourages innovation from diverse business scales.

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Notice Title

Con_ 26170 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - OPENKIT 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-efbb5b62-2cf7-4aa6-b9e0-2a8ec13cb821
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236b8c95-f496-44d0-a689-30dab44cf03f
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
£66,702 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,702 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 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
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

OPENKIT

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