Published date: 13 September 2024

Last edited date: 3 October 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 9 October 2024, 11am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Educational software development services - 72212190

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

tender_455292/1404459

Published date

13 September 2024

Closing date

9 October 2024

Closing time

11am

Contract start date

11 November 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

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 £994,000, inclusive of VAT, is allocated to this competition.
Contracts will be between £50,000 and £200,000, 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.


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Additional text

Clarification questions and answers for the AI Tools for Education opportunity A-1008 can be found in the clarification document.


About the buyer

Contact name

DfE Commercial

Address

Cheylsmore House, 5 Quinton Road
Coventry
CV1 2WT
England

Email

commercial.rg@education.gov.uk