Project summary
The EEF is working on a three-year project to address the lack of evidence-based guidance on the use of EdTech and GenAI in education, supported by Google.org. As part of this work, the EEF is developing an interactive digital tool to support practitioners in applying the latest research evidence when implementing EdTech and GenAI in their classrooms. We are inviting organisations and teams to collaborate with us on the development of this tool.
Project details
The EEF is developing an interactive AI-powered tool to support teachers, and school leaders implement EdTech and GenAI within their settings while using the latest research evidence on this topic. This process is informed by the EEF’s School’s Guide to Implementation, which is structured around four phases: explore, prepare, deliver, and sustain. While the EEF wishes to develop this tool collaboratively and iteratively with the appointed team, there are some technical expectations:
- A large language model (e.g. Gemini) should be used to develop the tool.
- The tool’s code should be made publicly available.
- The tool must be available to all users without the need for registration, authentication, or payment.
- Users must be able to access and use all core functionality without being redirected to an external platform.
It is an expectation that the tool must operate seamlessly within the EEF’s existing Craft CMS environment, aligning with established branding, accessibility and user experience standards. Budget is estimated at £250,000, and we’re seeking competitive proposals.
Who should apply?
We are seeking teams with demonstrated expertise in designing and developing AI-enhanced tools that reliably communicate complex and nuanced messages to a high degree of accuracy. Teams with a track record of developing and maintaining tools and resources for education stakeholders will be particularly well placed to undertake this project.
How to apply?
Interested teams should submit their research proposals to procurement@eefoundation.org.uk by 5 pm on Tuesday 4 August 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact procurement@eefoundation.org.uk or Yuria Kubo (yuria.kubo@eefoundation.org.uk).