--- title: "Absence Data Discovery - MIS Supplier Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd326357-9606-4a52-b307-7792a2f3a1d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd326357-9606-4a52-b307-7792a2f3a1d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd326357-9606-4a52-b307-7792a2f3a1d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd326357-9606-4a52-b307-7792a2f3a1d5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2020-06-01" --- # Absence Data Discovery - MIS Supplier Engagement Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd326357-9606-4a52-b307-7792a2f3a1d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd326357-9606-4a52-b307-7792a2f3a1d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd326357-9606-4a52-b307-7792a2f3a1d5.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9005d34-df30-4a88-9897-6aa10b447f21 | | 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 | 1 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Jun 2020 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2020 at 13:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9005d34-df30-4a88-9897-6aa10b447f21 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9005d34-df30-4a88-9897-6aa10b447f21 1st June 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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