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title: "Con_26190 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Kita Education LTD"
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# Con_26190 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Kita Education LTD

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b68c29ab-a119-4791-8fe7-446cacbdd34e

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Con_26190 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education" to Kita Education Ltd. This contract seeks innovation in generative AI aligned with the National Curriculum in England, with practical applications in teaching and learning. Classified under the category of Education and Training Services, this open procedure procurement process had its tender period end on 11th November 2024. The contract, valued at £75,559, spans from 25th November 2024 to 30th April 2025, covering regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom among others. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure above the threshold, indicating a publicly accessible competitive bidding process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology, particularly those experienced in integrating AI solutions into educational frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly appealing due to its suitability criteria. The focus on generative AI tools aligns with current advancements in the EdTech industry, offering growth prospects for companies adept in AI development and educational services. Businesses with innovative solutions that enhance teaching and learning in line with the National Curriculum standards are well-positioned to benefit from such initiatives.

## 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/996f86c8-9c7c-4908-8c89-bdf7f22567a5 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,559 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,559 |
| 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 | KITA EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Dec 2024 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/996f86c8-9c7c-4908-8c89-bdf7f22567a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/996f86c8-9c7c-4908-8c89-bdf7f22567a5
  27th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d78cb7ac-dab9-4ad2-9860-8440c4d0fb46
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