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title: "Con_ 26170 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - OPENKIT LTD"
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# Con_ 26170 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education - OPENKIT LTD

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efbb5b62-2cf7-4aa6-b9e0-2a8ec13cb821

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## Summary

The Department for Education has finalised a procurement process titled "Con_ 26170 - AI Catalyst Fund - AI Tools for Education" for the development of innovative tools using generative AI aligned with the National Curriculum in England. The tender, classified under the Education and Training Services industry (CPV code 80000000), was managed through an open procedure, above the threshold. Key dates include the tender end date on 11th November 2024, and the contract period from 27th November 2024 to 21st April 2025. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 66,702, encompasses delivery addresses including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and AI. Organisations, particularly SMEs, that focus on developing educational tools and generative AI solutions are well-positioned to benefit. Moreover, businesses aiming to align with the evidence-based teaching and learning approaches of the National Curriculum in England will find this contract advantageous for growth and expansion. Openkit Ltd, a large enterprise, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the competitive yet inclusive nature of this procurement process that encourages innovation from diverse business scales.

## 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/236b8c95-f496-44d0-a689-30dab44cf03f |
| 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 | 11 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 | £66,702 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,702 |
| 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 | OPENKIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 20:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236b8c95-f496-44d0-a689-30dab44cf03f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236b8c95-f496-44d0-a689-30dab44cf03f
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea44c71e-c21e-4d3c-9407-37fdd9dd9504
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