--- title: "Delivery and maintenance of the Provider Data Self-assessment Toolkit (PDSAT)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4900c745-0a4a-4840-9a5c-7f750f39c82e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4900c745-0a4a-4840-9a5c-7f750f39c82e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4900c745-0a4a-4840-9a5c-7f750f39c82e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4900c745-0a4a-4840-9a5c-7f750f39c82e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-10-05" --- # Delivery and maintenance of the Provider Data Self-assessment Toolkit (PDSAT) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4900c745-0a4a-4840-9a5c-7f750f39c82e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4900c745-0a4a-4840-9a5c-7f750f39c82e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4900c745-0a4a-4840-9a5c-7f750f39c82e.json) ## Summary The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, led by the Department for Education. The tender, titled "Delivery and maintenance of the Provider Data Self-assessment Toolkit (PDSAT)", focuses on IT services related to consulting, software development, and support. This opportunity is based in Manchester, England, and responses to an early engagement questionnaire are due by 16:00 on 22nd October 2018. The buying organisation is seeking to maintain and develop the PDSAT to ensure it remains aligned with changes in ESFA funding policy and supports end users in education and training. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in software development and maintenance within the education sector. Companies adept at handling complex data tools and supporting users will find this project aligned with their capabilities. The focus on post-16 funding and related data auditing processes means that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant expertise will be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Development and maintenance of the Provider Data Self-Assessment Toolkit (PDSAT). We are looking to contract for services to maintain and develop the PDSAT, including regular updates as required, and operation of a support desk for end users (education and training providers). The Product PDSAT is a mature product, there should be limited technical development , with an emphasis on ensuring alignment with changes to ESFA funding policy, and understanding of the post-16 education and training data environment, supporting the requirement for updates to the PDSAT at key points during the business cycle. PDSAT supports an important element of our assurance activity, so understanding and experience of post-16 funding and the audit process are essential. PDSAT is an ESFA tool that enables users to test the integrity of their Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data. Further information around the toolkit can be found in the attachment. The Required Services The anticipated scope of the Data Self-Assessment (DSAT) service comprises the following main elements: * PDSAT development and technical maintenance including the assurance sampler (for ESFA auditors and external audit firms, but available to members of staff and external users); * The contract will cover data interrogation and reporting of Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data received by the ESFA from providers contracted to deliver ESFA-funded post-16 provision (e.g. apprenticeships, adult education budget, 16-19 funding). * There are currently specific phases of release. These currently include the first release that accepts both XML and Funding Information System (FIS) input and outputs exception reports, a second release that also includes the audit sampler input and possible updates where necessary. The outcome is a tool that contains the Audit Sampler as well as a suite of PDSAT reports. The work specification requirements together with delivery timeline will be agreed annually during the contract period to meet a timetable to be determined by the ESFA. We anticipate phased release on the same or similar basis in future years; * Further additional specific data reports may be requested from current and previous funding years by request; * The provision of a DSAT helpdesk support for all users; * The administration and delivery of DSAT Technical User Group support meetings for external users where applicable; * Any ad hoc DSAT development / projects that may be required during the period of the contract. The current iteration of PDSAT is a standalone installable application programmed in C#.NET, utilising Microsoft ClickOnce as the installer. It uses Microsoft SQL for report generation and also utilises other .NET Framework languages including XAML and LINQ. The ESFA will retain full ownership rights of all of the DSAT software and the underlying code that supports it. Additional information: We have published a questionnaire for organisations to provide feedback on this potential requirement. We would welcome any feedback which will inform the Department's decision making. The survey can be found at the below link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/UJC7I/ The deadline for responses is 16:00 on 22/10/2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaa28a66-fb6f-4a39-a79f-7ab207bfa46c | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Dec 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 2WD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 5 Oct 2018 at 13:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaa28a66-fb6f-4a39-a79f-7ab207bfa46c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaa28a66-fb6f-4a39-a79f-7ab207bfa46c 5th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/UJC7I/ Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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