--- title: "446000" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051dbd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051dbd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051dbd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051dbd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2025-05-22" --- # 446000 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051dbd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051dbd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051dbd.json) ## Summary The Department for Education in the United Kingdom has initiated an active procurement process for the development of an Education Technology (EdTech) board, focusing on education and training services under the CPV classification 80000000. The tender, with a total value of £446,000, is part of the open procurement method and follows an open procedure. The tender period concludes on 23rd May 2025, at 17:00 local time. The contract starts on 10th December 2024 and ends on 31st March 2026. The submission method requires electronic or written submissions in English, and interested parties can find additional information via the provided contact link. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, signifying active solicitation for potential suppliers. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the EdTech sector, including companies developing educational technology solutions, consultancy firms, academics, and industry subject matter experts. Companies focusing on creating evidence-based educational tools and quality assurance can greatly benefit by engaging with this project to establish industry standards and methodologies. The opportunity also extends to organisations adept at market analysis and advisory services in the education sector. With a focus on product quality standards and efficacy in teaching and learning, businesses participating in this tender could enhance their industry standing and expand their influence through collaboration with experts in a government-endorsed initiative. ## Notice The EdTech board: The education technology (EdTech) board will support with producing expert guidance from industry leaders and Subject matter experts. We aim to encourage edtech companies to generate more evidence by establishing product quality standards "kitemarks" and testing assessment methods. During year 1, we aim for our supplier to create criteria against which edtech evidence could be assessed in terms of its efficacy for teaching and learning. In addition, consulting the market on this approach to overcome potential barriers and begin securing buy in, as well as scoping out which sector experts may by best placed to assess products against the created criteria. The supplier would also advise on a potential future sub-commitee of experts. The second year would be a co-pilot year of the evidence board in action, securing the subcommittee of experts (e.g. company representatives, data scientists, regulators, charities, academics, expert teachers) to assess edtech product evidence against the criteria and give judgements which could be made available to the sector, ratified by an overarching board. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The EdTech board: The education technology (EdTech) board will support with producing expert guidance from industry leaders and Subject matter experts. We aim to encourage edtech companies to generate more evidence by establishing product quality standards "kitemarks" and testing assessment methods. During year 1, we aim for our supplier to create criteria against which edtech evidence could be assessed in terms of its efficacy for teaching and learning. In addition, consulting the market on this approach to overcome potential barriers and begin securing buy in, as well as scoping out which sector experts may by best placed to assess products against the created criteria. The supplier would also advise on a potential future sub-commitee of experts. The second year would be a co-pilot year of the evidence board in action, securing the subcommittee of experts (e.g. company representatives, data scientists, regulators, charities, academics, expert teachers) to assess edtech product evidence against the criteria and give judgements which could be made available to the sector, ratified by an overarching board. Renewal: The EdTech board: The education technology (EdTech) board will support with producing expert guidance from industry leaders and Subject matter experts. We aim to encourage edtech companies to generate more evidence by establishing product quality standards "kitemarks" and testing assessment methods. During year 1, we aim for our supplier to create criteria against which edtech evidence could be a ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024842-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £446,000 | | Lots value | £446,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 22 May 2025 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024842-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/dfe - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:123456-2010:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.screencast.com/t/o6NHgMNjnf?_ncp=1608711866229.1070391-1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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