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Con_26193 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - FFT Education Limited

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 Dec 2024 at 20:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the AI Catalyst Fund, titled "AI Tools for Education - FFT Education Limited". This project aims to develop innovative AI tools aligned with the National Curriculum in England to enhance teaching and learning approaches. Classified under education and training services, with a procurement value of GBP 50,198, this tender falls under the open procedure method. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract period lasting from 28 November 2024 to 21 April 2025. The scope of work covers delivery to diverse locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The critical end date for the tender period was 18 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology, particularly those with expertise in AI and its applications in pedagogy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender well-suited, given its suitability criteria which favour SMEs. The competitive open procedure ensures a fair bidding process, encouraging innovations that could lead to new market ventures and collaborations. Businesses that can leverage generative AI to develop educational tools aligned with the national curriculum will be positioned to benefit from potential future procurement opportunities in this dynamic sector.

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Notice Title

Con_26193 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - FFT Education Limited

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-f42e7e7d-91de-48c2-a84b-dc0e7f77f4f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b559ee5-8c6c-409e-b413-8d92e15b9d0b
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
£50,198 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,198 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
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2024 - 21 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

FFT EDUCATION

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