Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cef-c505-7170-a8b4-83c0c1ff1650/sector-fund pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Sector Fund [Department for Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Estimated value Not stated Published 12 Sept 2024 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Update 12.09.24. Please be aware that our market engagement activities for the below requirements have resumed. Please read this summary and see the attached PDF for our full PIN and details. Opportunity: Our original opportunities broadly remain. We are seeking providers to deliver the services, detailed within the attached PDF. If we proceed with this procurement, we intend to establish a maximum 2-year agreement per requirement, with break clauses. Each programme with start with a pilot year. If the pilot year is successful, the Department may proceed with further years. Our Need: Following the Call for Evidence that we published in November 2023, the number one request from educators is further training and guidance on the safe use of AI. To help education professionals take advantage of AI's potential, we require providers who can deliver the following functions. Please note, these requirements may likely be competed separate: Market engagement events: We will be hosting a presentation via Microsoft Teams per requirement on the week commencing 16th September: ### Event: Evidence board ### Date and time: 12:00-13:00, 19th September Event: Training and guidance for safe use of Artificial Intelligence in education Date and time: 10:00-11:00, 20th September Next steps: Contact me at to express your interest with the following subject: Expression of interest PIN\_9128. Please include the following details within your email: - The session(s) you wish to attend. - Your organisation's name. - A maximum of 2 attendees per session (with the attendees email addresses). Read full description ## CPV classification Project management consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b658150f-d911-4d7a-8890-4fa64c704567) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Department for Education: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) [Sector More IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [Computer facilities management services – IT-tjänster · Kalmar Läns Museum · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8774-723e-83a8-af2cae60c2ed/sweden-computer-facilities-management-services-it-tjanster) [Software implementation services – DNS - Metada Platform - licence a související implementační, konzultační, analytické a školicí služby · DIAMO, státní podnik · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8989-719a-85fd-f036dc09b9df/czechia-software-implementation-services-dns-metada-platform-licence-a-s) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening · Stichting TWijs · 43 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8078-70d7-8df3-40f25f4d83c5/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor) [Software supply services – CRE\_2026\_092 Renouvellement des licences Varonis · CREOS Luxembourg S.A. · 27 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-411c-7086-9da9-540c2fa32c64/luxembourg-software-supply-services-cre-2026-092-renouvellement-des-licences) [Software supply services – Vergabe zur Ablösung der bestehenden SAP-Lösung im Bereich Personal · Westfälische Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0636-71ff-ab09-9dda4a94f77c/germany-software-supply-services-vergabe-zur-ablosung-der-bestehenden-sap-lo) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – L-Bank - Europaweite Vergabe einer KI-gestützten Lösung zur Verarbeitung von Elterngeldanträgen und Nachweisen im Verhandlungsverfahren mit Teilnahmewettbewerb nach VgV · Landeskreditbank Baden-Württemberg - Förderbank - (L-Bank) · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-95b1-7144-aa3a-6e4de7a75864/germany-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-support)