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title: "Con_26172 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - COVAILENT LTD"
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# Con_26172 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - COVAILENT LTD

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2008a284-aba6-4974-94c8-5b8dba211728

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Con_26172 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education" to Covailent Ltd. This contract, valued at £50,368, falls under the Education and Training Services category (CPV: 80000000) and aims to fund innovative tools using generative AI aligned with the National Curriculum in England. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and transitioned through the award stage. The contract period spans from 29th November 2024 to 30th April 2025, covering multiple locations including the UK, Europe, and other regions. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th November 2024 and the award notice published on 23rd December 2024.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specializing in educational technology and AI innovations. SMEs may find this particularly advantageous due to the suitability criteria favouring small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies well-versed in AI development, especially those focused on educational applications, will likely find significant growth potential through collaborating with the Department for Education, gaining exposure and contributing to cutting-edge educational tools. As the fund aims to incorporate evidence-based teaching and learning approaches, businesses with expertise in educational pedagogy and technology integration are well-suited to engage in such opportunities.

## 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/c126646c-a496-4adb-93d5-c82f39a7fa48 |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,368 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,368 |
| 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 | COVAILENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 20:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c126646c-a496-4adb-93d5-c82f39a7fa48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c126646c-a496-4adb-93d5-c82f39a7fa48
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5cb05996-be69-4c36-b9ae-594824179f50
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