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title: "Con_26186 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Kings College London"
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# Con_26186 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Kings College London

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e17d4f86-b73b-4d26-abce-3bcf8ee574ce

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Con_26186 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - Kings College London." This tender falls under the education and training services industry category and covers a broad geographic area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement stage is the award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 18th November 2024 and the start of the contract on 10th December 2024, which will run until 30th April 2025. This open procedure procurement sought to fund innovative projects using generative AI aligned with the National Curriculum in England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses aiming to innovate in the field of educational technology. With a contract value of £56,811, organisations specialising in generative AI and evidence-based teaching methods can leverage this funding to develop tools that could become widely adopted in educational settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, given their capacity for innovation and agility in meeting educational needs. Partnering with prestigious institutions like King's College London highlights the potential for impactful collaborations and market growth within the educational technology sector.

## 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/4e24081e-a751-43b7-9f2c-cba69da5d9f2 |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,811 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,811 |
| 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 | KING'S COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 20:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e24081e-a751-43b7-9f2c-cba69da5d9f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e24081e-a751-43b7-9f2c-cba69da5d9f2
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7277ced-9f1f-4313-a0f1-7dc37e3894bb
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