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title: "Con_26184 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - CODE WORD LTD"
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# Con_26184 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - CODE WORD LTD

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-204c6945-d403-4823-9246-6893c9fdf045

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the AI Catalyst Fund project, selecting Code Word Limited to develop AI tools for education. The procurement falls under the education and training services category and will serve regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international territories. The contract commenced on 29th November 2024 and is set to end on 30th April 2025. This open procedure, conducted above the threshold, ensured a competitive selection process for the innovation funding, which supports tools aligned with the National Curriculum in England. The award, valued at £50,050, was published on 23rd December 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and generative AI. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, are encouraged to compete, given the project's alignment with evidence-based teaching and learning approaches. Businesses developing innovative AI tools tailored to educational needs will find this contract a valuable avenue to showcase their expertise and contribute to the enhancement of educational methods. The successful engagement in this project can enhance an organisation's portfolio, potentially attracting further opportunities within the educational sector.

## 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/5ca96d25-29b1-48e4-a97b-68aaa65313fb |
| 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 | £50,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,050 |
| 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 | CODE WORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 20:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ca96d25-29b1-48e4-a97b-68aaa65313fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ca96d25-29b1-48e4-a97b-68aaa65313fb
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9692167-b973-498b-8a3a-71a430ce6a7e
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