Award

446000

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

22 May 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Education aims to enhance the education sector by integrating training and guidance on the safe use of AI through online resources. This initiative, completed under the open procurement method, encompasses the development of a comprehensive toolkit designed to inform educators about AI risks and applications. The contract, titled "EdTech Evidence Board," valued at £446,000, was awarded to the Chartered College of Teaching, a supplier based in London, UK. The procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' category, classified with the CPV code 80000000, and involves a series of phases from engagement and design to actual resource development. The award was finalised on 20th December 2024, and the contracting process status is marked as complete.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education services, digital development, and AI technology. Companies with experience in providing educational content, technical guidance, and policy development within the academic sector are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. SMEs, like the Chartered College of Teaching, which can leverage their agility and expertise in digital education solutions, are especially equipped to meet the evolving needs of educational institutions looking to authenticate their operations with cutting-edge AI applications. Moreover, businesses can gain significant exposure and credibility by participating in high-impact government-led projects like this one.

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Notice Title

446000

Notice Description

This procurement seeks to secure services training and guidance materials, focusing on the safe use of AI, within the education sector. The provider will develop online resources to educate teachers about AI, its risks, and potential applications. The contract involves an engagement/design phase and a development phase. The provider will develop an online toolkit to help education leaders and teachers understand and implement AI opportunities in their settings. The toolkit will include strategies, technical requirements, policy development, and more

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement seeks to secure services training and guidance materials, focusing on the safe use of AI, within the education sector. The provider will develop online resources to educate teachers about AI, its risks, and potential applications. The contract involves an engagement/design phase and a development phase. The provider will develop an online toolkit to help education leaders and teachers understand and implement AI opportunities in their settings. The toolkit will include strategies, technical requirements, policy development, and more

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051cf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024583-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£446,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.helpdesk@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3700002288

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

CHARTERED COLLEGE OF TEACHING

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