Tender

240654

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

22 May 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating an open procurement process under the tender title "240654," seeking expertise in education and training services within the UK. The procurement involves developing online resources for educators to safely use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their settings. This tender is in the active stage and aligns with the CPV classification "Education and training services." The contract will commence on 10th December 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2026. Interested parties must submit their electronic or written bids by 23rd May 2025. This procurement is conducted under an open procedure, encouraging wide participation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in educational technology and AI integration, particularly those capable of creating digital learning resources. The emphasis on AI safety and policy collaboration presents a unique opening for businesses with expertise in these areas to expand their services and contribute to significant educational advancements. Organisations with the capability to engage with policy design and utilise community networks for evidence gathering will find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth. The project offers a substantial budget of £240,654, encouraging strong competition and innovation in delivering impactful educational solutions.

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Notice Title

240654

Notice Description

the Authority requires an organisation or consortium to: *develop two sets of online resources and guidance materials - one for teachers and one for leaders - to support them to use Artificial Intelligence safely in their setting; *collaborate and engage with the sector in the policy design process and use the engagement as an opportunity to gather evidence and case studies through peer-to-peer networks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

the Authority requires an organisation or consortium to: *develop two sets of online resources and guidance materials - one for teachers and one for leaders - to support them to use Artificial Intelligence safely in their setting; *collaborate and engage with the sector in the policy design process and use the engagement as an opportunity to gather evidence and case studies through peer-to-peer networks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024686-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,654 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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