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Generative AI in Education: Have Your Say - Department for Education - Connected By Data (con_29534)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jan 2026 at 02:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Department for Education involves the awarding of a contract titled "Generative AI in Education: Have Your Say," aiming to develop a creative engagement toolkit. This falls under the category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with the procurement method being limited competition due to the contract being below the threshold. The location for the project is based in the United Kingdom, primarily within London and Epsom. The contract was signed on 1st October 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st February 2026, marking its current stage as complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative educational solutions, particularly those offering expertise in AI technology and engagement strategies. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), such as CONNECTED BY DATA LTD, who successfully secured this contract, may find such tenders enable growth by enhancing their portfolio and scaling their operations. Businesses focused on consultancy, technology-driven educational initiatives, and government contracts would be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar processes, broadening their market reach and establishing a reputation within public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Generative AI in Education: Have Your Say - Department for Education - Connected By Data (con_29534)

Notice Description

To develop a creative engagement toolkit for the Generative AI in Education: Have Your Say initiative.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060830
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004129-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CONNECTED BY DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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