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Data Exchange API Developer

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Jan 2018 at 16:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Data Exchange API Developer" as part of the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting and software development, located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 8 January 2018 to 30 March 2018. This tender was initially open until 7 December 2017 for submissions, with the award announcement published on 25 January 2018 for a total contract value of £47,088.

This contracting opportunity presents a significant growth prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT and software development industries, particularly those with expertise in API technology and data management. Companies with a background in Agile development methodologies and collaboration with educational institutions or management information systems will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts as the Department for Education continues to seek innovative solutions for data exchange and automation in its operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Exchange API Developer

Notice Description

The Data Exchange (DEx) project is moving into private Beta and building on the prototypes developed during Alpha. DEx will use application programme interfaces (APIs) to automate the flow of data from data provider systems into the department, without the need for unnecessary manual intervention. The API developer will work with volunteer schools and management information system (MIS) suppliers, to develop and test the API technology prior to the formal build of the API platform, developer and data provider hubs. Additional information: Data Exchange aims to provide modern, flexible ways of moving data that deliver workable solutions for both DfE and system suppliers, whilst also helping to reduce the human effort associated with validating and moving data. Development is based on an Agile delivery methodology. This allows the project to build, test and iterate the solution based on user needs. During the Alpha phase the project built prototypes: * developer hub - where MIS suppliers can register their applications to work with our APIs * data provider hub - where schools can authenticate those applications to provide authoritative data on their behalf and see what data has been provided to the department * mock APIs - to validate and send school census data to the department In preparation for moving to private Beta in April 2018, these prototypes will need to be tested with a small selection of volunteer schools and MIS suppliers, to ensure the API technology can work. To maximise the benefits of this work, the supplier will need to be familiar with data collections, API technology and the work the project has completed during the Alpha phase. Given the short timeframe (Jan 2018 to Mar 2018) to deliver, the project has chosen to use a single sourcing route through an established compliant procurement framework for this work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9632af55-e7a3-4e99-a745-0f46565e5150
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36e216f-5c70-46ce-b73c-850a397e37c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,088 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,088 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
karen.hall@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

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