Published date: 13 September 2024
Last edited date: 3 October 2024
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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.
More information
Attachments
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- 241003 Clarification Qs.pdf
- These clarification questions will be updated regularly on Contracts Finder up to 2nd October.
Links
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- 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.
Additional text
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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
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Closing: 9 October 2024, 11am