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title: "Con_26195 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - CORDUROY DINOSAUR LIMITED"
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# Con_26195 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - CORDUROY DINOSAUR LIMITED

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-457066bd-745a-4283-b5fc-81de87405cc8

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract under the "AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education" initiative to Corduroy Dinosaur Limited. This project, valued at £50,000, aims to fund the development of generative AI tools aligned with the National Curriculum in England, leveraging evidence-based teaching and learning methodologies. This open procedure procurement covered a broad range of locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories among others. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract beginning on 27th November 2024 and concluding on 30th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focusing on innovative AI solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the suitability for such entities as identified in the procurement details. Companies with expertise in educational technologies and AI development can explore collaboration and future funding opportunities to expand their service offerings and impact within the educational sector. The awarded contract highlights the potential for business growth through participation in government-funded educational innovation projects.

## 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/0c96bfb2-5e47-4347-8764-764102a046a0 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CORDUROY DINOSAUR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 20:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c96bfb2-5e47-4347-8764-764102a046a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c96bfb2-5e47-4347-8764-764102a046a0
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b38bbf7e-7f5d-4dfe-8c40-acf7335724e8
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