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Pre-Procurement Engagement for a TechFirst Technology Education Platform

Awarded to Raspberry Pi Foundaation

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology(buyer)

Published
Published 7 November 2025
Deadline
Closed 11 March 2026
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Overview

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has awarded a contract to Raspberry Pi Foundation for £1,082,775 to develop and operate the TechFirst technology education platform, evolving from the existing Cyber Explorers programme. The platform will serve students aged 11-18 across UK secondary schools, delivering engaging online learning content aligned to Computing curricula and frontier technologies including AI, cyber security, advanced connectivity, engineering biology, quantum technologies, and semiconductors, with a commitment to at least three years of support and a focus on diversity and inclusion in tech education.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,500,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
7 November 2025
Questions by
20 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Computer-related professional services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,082,775
Award date
16 April 2026
Contract period
30 March 2026 → 31 March 2029
Winner
  • Raspberry Pi Foundaation

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    6 August 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    12 February 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    7 November 2025

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