--- title: "Sector Fund" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b658150f-d911-4d7a-8890-4fa64c704567" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b658150f-d911-4d7a-8890-4fa64c704567" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b658150f-d911-4d7a-8890-4fa64c704567.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b658150f-d911-4d7a-8890-4fa64c704567.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-09-12" --- # Sector Fund Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b658150f-d911-4d7a-8890-4fa64c704567 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b658150f-d911-4d7a-8890-4fa64c704567) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b658150f-d911-4d7a-8890-4fa64c704567.json) ## Summary The procurement process managed by the Department for Education is currently in the planning stage for a project titled "Sector Fund". This initiative focuses on the delivery of project management consultancy, research and development consultancy, and education and training services, classified under CPV codes 72224000, 73200000, and 80000000 respectively. The procurement aims to serve multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. Key dates include an engagement end date on 20 September 2024 and two important market engagement events scheduled for 19th and 20th September 2024. The Department plans a multi-year contract, starting with a pilot year, subject to further extension upon successful evaluation. This tender offers significant business growth potential, especially for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses with expertise in AI training and guidance, project management consultancy, and case study development will find this opportunity particularly fitting. This contract involves delivering a multifaceted training package and running an Edtech evidence board to assure the efficacy of AI tools in education. Providers experienced in conducting webinars, developing online resources, and facilitating sector-specific evidence assessments are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could also bolster a supplier's credibility and visibility in the education sector, presenting long-term partnerships and collaborative opportunities with the Department for Education. Interested businesses should reach out to Robert Alexander at robert.alexander@education.gov.uk for more details and to express their interest in the scheduled presentations and further market engagement activities. ## Notice Update 12.09.24. Please be aware that our market engagement activities for the below requirements have resumed. Please read this summary and see the attached PDF for our full PIN and details. Opportunity: Our original opportunities broadly remain. We are seeking providers to deliver the services, detailed within the attached PDF. If we proceed with this procurement, we intend to establish a maximum 2-year agreement per requirement, with break clauses. Each programme with start with a pilot year. If the pilot year is successful, the Department may proceed with further years. Our Need: Following the Call for Evidence that we published in November 2023, the number one request from educators is further training and guidance on the safe use of AI. To help education professionals take advantage of AI's potential, we require providers who can deliver the following functions. Please note, these requirements may likely be competed separate: Market engagement events: We will be hosting a presentation via Microsoft Teams per requirement on the week commencing 16th September: Event: Evidence board Date and time: 12:00-13:00, 19th September Event: Training and guidance for safe use of Artificial Intelligence in education Date and time: 10:00-11:00, 20th September Next steps: Contact me at Robert.Alexander@Education.gov.uk to express your interest with the following subject: Expression of interest PIN_9128. Please include the following details within your email: - The session(s) you wish to attend. - Your organisation's name. - A maximum of 2 attendees per session (with the attendees email addresses). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474f4b7f-b379-4bca-b549-499634197da6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2024 at 14:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474f4b7f-b379-4bca-b549-499634197da6 - 30 May 2024 at 13:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02120d29-fad3-4a9b-acf3-b10899332e94 - 21 May 2024 at 15:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b8ca11-842c-4b2a-9206-935a571629f5 - 20 May 2024 at 12:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af95bac3-5412-44b9-bd85-f017e4b9ab30 - 20 May 2024 at 12:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94684df4-6671-4906-99a1-43f36e26e256 - 15 May 2024 at 13:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4ac4630-c1a2-4edc-b319-f2c86c489e47 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474f4b7f-b379-4bca-b549-499634197da6 12th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02120d29-fad3-4a9b-acf3-b10899332e94 30th May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b8ca11-842c-4b2a-9206-935a571629f5 21st May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af95bac3-5412-44b9-bd85-f017e4b9ab30 20th May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94684df4-6671-4906-99a1-43f36e26e256 20th May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4ac4630-c1a2-4edc-b319-f2c86c489e47 15th May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e1d05f5-14e2-4d54-b85d-8ac0c9ce8109 Full PIN ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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