Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d16-3cd0-7286-a641-c83564bfaf82/project-10223-edtech-testbed-programme-procurement pendingGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Project\_10223 - EdTech Testbed Programme procurement [Department for Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Estimated value Not stated Published 9 Feb 2026 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](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The EdTech Testbed market engagement event took place on Thursday, 5 February 2026. If you would like to see the presentation slides and the accompanying Q&A log, and/or meeting recording, please email . If you are interested in being connected with other suppliers for the purpose of forming a consortium, we would be happy to collect your details and share them with other interested parties. Please include your contact information, a brief overview of the type of partnership you are seeking, and a summary of your offer. Please email this information to . \*\*\*\*Initial early engagement notice issued 21st January 2026\*\*\*\* Today, at Bett UK, the Secretary of State announced (see link for further details) that the DfE will be investing an additional £23m to expand our EdTech Impact Testbed pilot into the 4-year DfE EdTech Testbed Programme. The expanded programme will generate robust evidence over 4 years on the effectiveness of EdTech products and practice, including new AI tools and Assistive Technologies (AT), to reduce workload, improve outcomes, and support inclusion. Market Engagement Session: The Department for Education intends to procure a research and delivery supplier to evaluate the impact of EdTech tools in real education settings and deliver Lot 2 of the DfE EdTech Testbed Programme, scheduled to run from FY 2026-27 to FY 2029-30. Procurement Route: Subject to internal approvals, we intend to open the EdTech Testbed tender to suppliers registered on the Crown Commercial Services Research and Insight Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). We are sharing this information early to ensure potential suppliers have sufficient time to complete registration should they wish to bid. DPS Registration: If you are not currently registered on the Research and Insight DPS, you are encouraged to begin the process as soon as possible via the Supplier Registration Service: Step 1 - Choose type of organisation - Supplier Registration Service Please note that registration typically takes 15-21 days to complete. Suppliers whose registration is not finalised at the point the procurement goes live may be unable to submit a bid. Additional information: Useful links Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) · Notice 09129dc1-fb9e-4dcf-b453-41e2d6720324 [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/09129dc1-fb9e-4dcf-b453-41e2d6720324) 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. 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