--- title: "A-1008 - AI Tools for Education" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd787c48-f077-4f4a-9752-1067ea39b7bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd787c48-f077-4f4a-9752-1067ea39b7bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd787c48-f077-4f4a-9752-1067ea39b7bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd787c48-f077-4f4a-9752-1067ea39b7bd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-09-11" --- # A-1008 - AI Tools for Education Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd787c48-f077-4f4a-9752-1067ea39b7bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd787c48-f077-4f4a-9752-1067ea39b7bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd787c48-f077-4f4a-9752-1067ea39b7bd.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) in England has initiated an open procurement for the development of AI tools to support formative assessment in education, under the project titled "A-1008 - AI Tools for Education." Classified under "Educational software development services" (CPV: 72212190), this tender focuses on creating AI tools that align with the National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS). The competition opens on 9th September 2024 and closes at 11:00 am on 9th October 2024, with contracts ranging between £50,000 and £200,000 inclusive of VAT, with a total allocation of up to £994,000. The contract period is set from 11th November 2024 to 31st March 2025, and applications are accepted from SMEs and VCSEs from various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in educational technology and AI development. Companies that can create innovative AI-based educational tools, especially those proficient with large language models and evidence-based teaching methodologies, will find this procurement particularly suitable. The project offers access to a quality-assured library of educational content and coding resources optimised for AI use. It is an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs aiming to enhance their portfolio with high value, impactful educational solutions. ## Notice Competition information: The aim of this competition is to develop tools which use generative AI to support teachers with assessing progress and providing feedback, known as formative assessment. These tools must support high quality education through evidence based teaching and learning approaches. These must align with relevant standards such as the National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS). Successful applicants will have access to a quality assured library of educational content and code optimised for use with large language models. A total of up to PS994,000, inclusive of VAT, is allocated to this competition. Contracts will be between PS50,000 and PS200,000, inclusive of VAT, for each project for up to 5 months. The competition will open for applications on the 9th September 2024 and then closes at 11:00am on 9th October 2024. These dates may be subject to change. You can find more information and how to apply for the competition on the Contracts for Innovation website. Additional information: Clarification questions and answers for the AI Tools for Education opportunity A-1008 can be found in the clarification document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c2ba98-0270-47ec-81e3-e35512c912fe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 ### Codes - 72212190 - Educational software development services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2024 at 11:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c2ba98-0270-47ec-81e3-e35512c912fe - 9 Sep 2024 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c2ba98-0270-47ec-81e3-e35512c912fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c2ba98-0270-47ec-81e3-e35512c912fe 11th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://Competitionoverview-ContractsforInnovation:AItoolsforeducation-InnovationFundingService(apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk) You can find more information and how to apply for the competition on the Contracts for Innovation website. see link. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0451179-524f-45e8-a917-0465b63673ad These clarification question will be updated regularly on Contracts Finder up to 2nd October - https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/2024/overview/736647cd-6147-4a68-884e-69280ba649fa#summary You can find more information and how to apply for the competition on the Contracts for Innovation website. see link. ## Notice URLs - http://Competition ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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