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Deepfake IAA Lesson Plans

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07 Aug 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Home Office, a central government public authority based at 2 Marsham Street, London, was for the provision of "Deepfake IAA Lesson Plans," focusing on educational lesson plans for schools. This contract fell under the services industry category and was specifically tailored to research services. The process reached completion with a contract awarded to the PSHE Association, an SME also located in London. Key dates include a contract start on 1st August 2025, with an end date set for 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, defined as a below-threshold process without competition, indicating a straightforward appointment of the supplier, PSHE Association.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services or research-focused content, especially those with expertise in lesson plan development or addressing technological issues in education such as deepfake awareness. As the contract did not involve competitive bidding, SMEs capable of directly meeting specific requirements such as those outlined by the Home Office can find promising growth opportunities here. The Home Office's approach to direct procurement highlights opportunities for businesses that can forge strong relationships with public sector entities and demonstrate niche expertise swiftly and effectively.

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Notice Title

Deepfake IAA Lesson Plans

Notice Description

Lesson plans for schools to educate pupils

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058380
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046971-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
collaborativeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Email
name@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

PSHE ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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