DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract

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Market Study on Online Learning and AI in Adult Upskilling and Reskilling

Awarded 24 May 2018

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Awarded24 May 2018

Value£49,550.00

SupplierICF Consulting Services Ltd

AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 8y 1mo ago4mo term

Awarded 24 May 2018Expired 27 Sept 2018

About

The Department for Education awarded a contract to ICF Consulting Services Ltd for a market study assessing the online learning landscape and the use of artificial intelligence and educational technology (AIEd) in skills provision for upskilling and reskilling adults in England.

The study aims to understand the online learning and AIEd markets for intermediate skills, evaluate their strengths and weaknesses using economic frameworks, and identify existing and potential modes of delivery and technologies to inform future government online learning offers.

The study involves depth interviews to gather commercially sensitive information and desk research reviewing published literature and analyzing MOOC platforms and online courses.

The contract value is £49,550.

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