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title: "Con_26183 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - MEDDICLE LTD"
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# Con_26183 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - MEDDICLE LTD

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00ed383c-5270-40d7-91fc-20caac2f314f

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## Summary

The Department for Education, based in London, has completed the procurement process titled "Con_26183 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - MEDDICLE LTD". This procurement falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services (CPV 80000000) and covers a diverse range of locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender process was in the "Award" stage with a deadline on 11th November 2024, and the contract has been awarded on 27th December 2024. The project aims to fund innovators to develop AI tools aligned with the National Curriculum in England, with a contract period from 27th November 2024 to 30th April 2025, valued at £65,689.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with innovative AI solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit, especially those with the capabilities to create generative AI tools for educational purposes. The open procurement method under an open procedure above the threshold ensures a competitive process, encouraging a wide range of participants to propose innovative solutions that align with evidence-based teaching and learning approaches. Businesses poised to offer advanced educational tools will find this tender a lucrative opportunity for growth and market expansion, especially as they collaborate with a significant governmental body like the Department for Education.

## Notice

Innovation funding delivered via a competition for innovators to develop tools which use generative AI aligned with the National Curriculum in England and evidence-based teaching and learning approaches.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4208859-b35f-4309-8005-d07acc828af7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,689 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,689 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDDICLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 20:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4208859-b35f-4309-8005-d07acc828af7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4208859-b35f-4309-8005-d07acc828af7
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d5e9738-c376-4aef-b71a-135066614ac8
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