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title: "Con_26195 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Languagemate LTD"
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# Con_26195 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Languagemate LTD

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c14ac3c0-20de-4c7e-849f-86a4b603ce8b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Con_26195 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Languagemate LTD." This contract focuses on developing innovative AI tools that align with the National Curriculum in England, emphasizing evidence-based teaching and learning approaches. The procurement falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services (CPV 80000000) and serves a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, and other overseas territories. The procurement method used was an open procedure, above threshold, with the tender period closing on 18th November 2024. The contract commenced on 27th November 2024 and will end on 30th April 2025, with a total value of £50,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in educational technology and generative AI. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the tender’s emphasis on innovation within the National Curriculum framework. The successful bidder, Languagemate LTD, a large-scale supplier based in Billericay, is expected to deliver transformative AI tools that enhance educational outcomes. Businesses in the EdTech sector or those looking to expand their services to the educational market would find participating in similar funded competitions highly beneficial.

## 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/0abb7388-7411-42ec-9876-468eaa311044 |
| 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 | 18 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 | LANGUAGEMATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 20:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abb7388-7411-42ec-9876-468eaa311044

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abb7388-7411-42ec-9876-468eaa311044
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0498506-db86-428e-90e6-b7234da951ce
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