Planning

Absence Data Discovery - MIS Supplier Engagement

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

01 Jun 2020 at 13:42

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) in Manchester is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a project titled "Absence Data Discovery - MIS Supplier Engagement". This initiative aims to engage organisations that provide Management Information Systems to schools, informing a necessary discovery related to returning absence data. Interested parties must respond by 9 June 2020 in order to participate in online discussions, with the first meeting scheduled for 10 June 2020 at 11 am. The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support, and seeks solutions that can minimise data reporting burdens on schools as they reopen post-coronavirus lockdown.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development for educational systems. Companies with expertise in Management Information Systems can greatly benefit, as their participation will not only be instrumental in shaping a flexible solution for the DfE but also opens avenues for future engagements and contracts. This type of collaboration can lead to long-term partnerships with educational institutions, ultimately facilitating business growth in a sector that is currently seeking innovative and efficient data management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Absence Data Discovery - MIS Supplier Engagement

Notice Description

The purpose of this notice is to alert organisations that deliver Management Information Systems to schools that the Department for Education (DfE) want to engage in discussions to inform a discovery into returning absence data using APIs. This is an opportunity for suppliers to feedback to the DfE in an open forum and therefore supplier participation is key. Due to the coronavirus outbreak the DfE and wider government has a need for timely (potentially twice daily) pupil and teacher absence data as schools start to return in September. We want to minimise the burden on schools in providing this data. The data will help us build a detailed picture of education provision so that we can focus support more effectively, monitor the impact and ensure safety. It is envisaged that any solution developed may be expanded to become the preferred method of exchanging data from schools to the DfE. We intend to use online forums and video conferencing to engage with interested organisations. If you would like to take part please send the following details to andrew.thomson@education.gov.uk by close of business on Tuesday 9 June 2020. Organisation Name Management Information System Name Contact Name Contact email Contact telephone number Places will be restricted to suppliers that provide Management Information Systems to schools with a maximum of 2 attendees per supplier. The first meeting will take place over Skype at 11am on Wednesday 10 June 2020, please add this date to your calendars. Additional information: This notice is issued solely for the purpose of undertaking a discovery. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the notice and a response to this does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this discovery or any future engagement. The DfE will not accept any proposals offered in response to this notice. The DfE are not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to the notice or participating in any discussions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd326357-9606-4a52-b307-7792a2f3a1d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9005d34-df30-4a88-9897-6aa10b447f21
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Andrew Thompson
Contact Email
andrew.thomson@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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