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title: "Support for Strategic Integration of AI (Artificial Intelligence)"
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# Support for Strategic Integration of AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6120226-1c85-4d93-bac4-0e680085ee68

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the procurement process to integrate AI with its systems, aiming to reduce risk, improve consistency, and enhance efficiency across its operations. The contract, titled "Support for Strategic Integration of AI (Artificial Intelligence)," falls under the industry category of Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services (CPV 72222000). The procurement process has moved to the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Empowering Education International Limited trading as Etio. The contract, valued at £60,000 inclusive of VAT, spans from 13th January 2025 to 31st March 2025 and focuses on consulting with business areas, ensuring alignment with legal obligations, and identifying quick wins, particularly in regulatory processes. The work will be carried out in London (postal code SW1H9EX).

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in AI integration, particularly those who can demonstrate efficacy in strategic planning and execution within regulated environments. SMEs with expertise in consulting, legal compliance, and technology implementation will find this an excellent opportunity to showcase their skills and expand their portfolio. The direct procurement method and detailed requirements reflect Ofsted's commitment to leveraging AI to enhance its operations, offering successful bidders a chance to contribute to impactful, innovative projects in the public sector.

## Notice

We require the supplier to describe an ideal integration of AI with Ofsted's systems such that it reduces risk, improves consistency and delivers efficiencies across Ofsted's work. This should be done by: a) Consulting with business areas to understand their needs and the constraints in which they work b) Ensuring proposals are aligned with Ofsted's legal obligations and it's Approach to AI: Ofsted's approach to artificial intelligence (AI) - GOV.UK c) They should also collect evidence from other inspectorates/regulators so that their recommendations reflect lessons learnt from these organisations, describing: How have they organised their resources to succeed, and what resources are needed for this to be delivered successfully, reflecting the size of the necessary teams. The supplier should also identify potential 'quick wins' - things that do not require significant systems change for Ofsted - with a particular focus on our regulatory processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d34273a-0927-4334-893a-64246e22f8da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EX |
| 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 | EMPOWERING EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL LIMITED TRADING AS ETIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d34273a-0927-4334-893a-64246e22f8da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d34273a-0927-4334-893a-64246e22f8da
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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