EEF Launches Tender for AI and Edtech Evaluation Guidance Development

The UK Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has issued a £15,000–£25,000 tender to develop guidance for evaluating AI and edtech tools in schools and colleges. Researchers must submit proposals by 13 November 2026, with the guide intended for use in assessing AI and edtech products. The tender is part of the EdTech Testbed Programme, which plans up to 75 rapid evaluations and 15 larger-scale studies.

The EEF's tender will drive the development of evaluation methods for AI and edtech tools, affecting the verification standards of educational technology products. The guide will help schools and colleges more effectively assess the impact of AI and edtech tools, improving educational quality. However, no specific research results or quantitative data support its effectiveness yet. Affecting the evaluation standards and verification methods of educational technology products Affecting the selection and use of AI and edtech tools by schools and colleges