Tender

446000

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

22 May 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom has initiated an active procurement process for the development of an Education Technology (EdTech) board, focusing on education and training services under the CPV classification 80000000. The tender, with a total value of £446,000, is part of the open procurement method and follows an open procedure. The tender period concludes on 23rd May 2025, at 17:00 local time. The contract starts on 10th December 2024 and ends on 31st March 2026. The submission method requires electronic or written submissions in English, and interested parties can find additional information via the provided contact link. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, signifying active solicitation for potential suppliers.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the EdTech sector, including companies developing educational technology solutions, consultancy firms, academics, and industry subject matter experts. Companies focusing on creating evidence-based educational tools and quality assurance can greatly benefit by engaging with this project to establish industry standards and methodologies. The opportunity also extends to organisations adept at market analysis and advisory services in the education sector. With a focus on product quality standards and efficacy in teaching and learning, businesses participating in this tender could enhance their industry standing and expand their influence through collaboration with experts in a government-endorsed initiative.

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Notice Title

446000

Notice Description

The EdTech board: The education technology (EdTech) board will support with producing expert guidance from industry leaders and Subject matter experts. We aim to encourage edtech companies to generate more evidence by establishing product quality standards "kitemarks" and testing assessment methods. During year 1, we aim for our supplier to create criteria against which edtech evidence could be assessed in terms of its efficacy for teaching and learning. In addition, consulting the market on this approach to overcome potential barriers and begin securing buy in, as well as scoping out which sector experts may by best placed to assess products against the created criteria. The supplier would also advise on a potential future sub-commitee of experts. The second year would be a co-pilot year of the evidence board in action, securing the subcommittee of experts (e.g. company representatives, data scientists, regulators, charities, academics, expert teachers) to assess edtech product evidence against the criteria and give judgements which could be made available to the sector, ratified by an overarching board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The EdTech board: The education technology (EdTech) board will support with producing expert guidance from industry leaders and Subject matter experts. We aim to encourage edtech companies to generate more evidence by establishing product quality standards "kitemarks" and testing assessment methods. During year 1, we aim for our supplier to create criteria against which edtech evidence could be assessed in terms of its efficacy for teaching and learning. In addition, consulting the market on this approach to overcome potential barriers and begin securing buy in, as well as scoping out which sector experts may by best placed to assess products against the created criteria. The supplier would also advise on a potential future sub-commitee of experts. The second year would be a co-pilot year of the evidence board in action, securing the subcommittee of experts (e.g. company representatives, data scientists, regulators, charities, academics, expert teachers) to assess edtech product evidence against the criteria and give judgements which could be made available to the sector, ratified by an overarching board.

Renewal: The EdTech board: The education technology (EdTech) board will support with producing expert guidance from industry leaders and Subject matter experts. We aim to encourage edtech companies to generate more evidence by establishing product quality standards "kitemarks" and testing assessment methods. During year 1, we aim for our supplier to create criteria against which edtech evidence could be a

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051dbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024842-2025
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
£446,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£446,000 £100K-£500K
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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