CAN - Pilot project on the Implementation of AI Solutions among a group of Icelandic Teachers in Autumn 2025

The Centre for Education and School Services (MMS) ID no. 660124-1280 has received authorization from the Ministry of Education and Children to explore the feasibility of launching a pilot project on the use of artificial intelligence among a group of teachers in autumn 2025. The objective of the project is …

CPV: 72000000 IT-Dienste: Beratung, Software-Entwicklung, Internet und Hilfestellung
Ausführungsort:
CAN - Pilot project on the Implementation of AI Solutions among a group of Icelandic Teachers in Autumn 2025
Vergabestelle:
Fjársýsla ríkisins
Vergabenummer:
23240

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Fjársýsla ríkisins
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : CAN - Pilot project on the Implementation of AI Solutions among a group of Icelandic Teachers in Autumn 2025
Description : The Centre for Education and School Services (MMS) ID no. 660124-1280 has received authorization from the Ministry of Education and Children to explore the feasibility of launching a pilot project on the use of artificial intelligence among a group of teachers in autumn 2025. The objective of the project is to assess whether, and how, AI can enhance the quality and efficiency of teachers' work. In connection with this initiative, a direct consultancy agreement with NXT slf. ID no. 680425-0510 has been made following a former VEAT notice. Contract is for 6 months with an option to extend for another 6 months. Monthly fee is 3.600.000 ISK excl. VAT
Procedure identifier : 270bffd7-ffa8-48e0-8620-d75a57aa1b16
Internal identifier : 23240
Type of procedure : Negotiated without prior call for competition

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

2.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere in the European Economic Area

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : CAN - Pilot project on the Implementation of AI Solutions among a group of Icelandic Teachers in Autumn 2025
Description : The Centre for Education and School Services (MMS) ID no. 660124-1280 has received authorization from the Ministry of Education and Children to explore the feasibility of launching a pilot project on the use of artificial intelligence among a group of teachers in autumn 2025. The objective of the project is to assess whether, and how, AI can enhance the quality and efficiency of teachers' work. In connection with this initiative, a direct consultancy agreement with NXT slf. ID no. 680425-0510 has been made following a former VEAT notice. Contract is for 6 months with an option to extend for another 6 months. Monthly fee is 3.600.000 ISK excl. VAT
Internal identifier : 23240

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

5.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere in the European Economic Area
Additional information :

5.1.6 General information

Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : As this was a direct award based on technical reasons put forward in a former VEAT notice, there is not a direct award criteria that was put forward in a tender.
Category of award weight criterion : Fixed value (total)
Award criterion number : 100

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Kærunefnd útboðsmála
Information about review deadlines : 0

6. Results

Value of all contracts awarded in this notice : 43 200 000 Iceland króna
Direct award :
Justification for direct award : The contract can be provided only by a particular economic operator because of an absence of competition for technical reasons
Other justification : As put forward in a former VEAT notice: ,,MMS has assessed that no other party possesses the unique combination of knowledge, experience, and network required to potentially initiate the project in autumn 2025. Key factors in MMS’s evaluation include: A key employee at NXT slf., oversaw the development of “Björgin” – MMS’s first AI pilot – and has led the strategic and technical design of the project, including solutions tailored to Icelandic law and the specific characteristics of the Icelandic education system. Close and active collaboration with key stakeholders in international AI companies (e.g., AWS, OpenAI, and Anthropic). Expertise in systemic digital transformation, software development, and implementation within the education system at MMS. Specialization in designing and implementing solutions compliant with Icelandic and EEA regulations on data protection and handling of sensitive data. Experience in contracting, integration, and implementation with key international suppliers. Identifying another partner at this stage would require a complete reassessment and restructuring, leading to delays, increased costs, and risks that would likely hinder or prevent the project’s execution within the planned timeframe and budget''

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0000

At least one winner was chosen.

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : NXT slf.
Tender :
Tender identifier : NXT slf.
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0000
Value of the tender : 43 200 000 Iceland króna
Subcontracting : No
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : NXT slf.

6.1.4 Statistical information

Summary of the review requests the buyer received :
Number of complainants : 0
Received tenders or requests to participate :
Type of received submissions : Tenders
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 1

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Fjársýsla ríkisins
Registration number : 5402697509
Department : Procurement
Postal address : Katrínartún 6
Town : Reykjavík
Postcode : 105
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Höfuðborgarsvæði ( IS001 )
Country : Iceland
Contact point : Brynjar Steinn Haraldsson
Telephone : +3545457500
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Kærunefnd útboðsmála
Registration number : 550169-1269
Postal address : Borgartúni 21
Town : Reykjavík
Postcode : 105
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Höfuðborgarsvæði ( IS001 )
Country : Iceland
Telephone : +354 575 8700
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : NXT slf.
Size of the economic operator : Small
Registration number : 6804250510
Town : Akureyri
Postcode : 600
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Landsbyggð ( IS002 )
Country : Iceland
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0000

8.1 ORG-0004

Official name : Mercell Holding ASA
Registration number : 980921565
Postal address : Askekroken 11
Town : Oslo
Postcode : 0277
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Oslo ( NO081 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : eSender
Telephone : +47 21018800
Fax : +47 21018801
Internet address : http://mercell.com/
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 3dd9b29a-e38d-4cdc-8139-f6b994b1de3c - 02
Form type : Result
Notice type : Contract or concession award notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 01/07/2025 12:50 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 01/07/2025 12:50 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00431974-2025
OJ S issue number : 125/2025
Publication date : 03/07/2025