NOTICE OF THE ACCREDITATION LAUNCH EVENT for Privileged early access to Performance Data through the RAISEonline Replacement Service

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** New Information added 16.11.2016** An event that suppliers can attend to learn more about the new accreditation process, walkthrough the draft application document set and gain an insight into the high-level technical architecture which will support the service. Accreditation Launch Event Details: DATE: 29 November 2016 VENUE: DfE Sanctuary Building, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BT TIME: either 10:15 - 11:45 or 12:15-13:45 This notice is to confirm the Accreditation Launch Event arrangements with suppliers who wish to attend. As the same two events are being held on 29 November 2016, please contact DfE before 21 November 2016 to secure a place (limited to 2 per organisation). Please state your preferred event time and provide your name and contact details, including email address, of the attendee(s) by email to: Accreditation.MAILBOX@education.gov.uk. Confirmation of your place/s will be emailed to you by 24 November 2016. PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR ACCREDITATION Enquiries and expressions of interest to: Accreditation.MAILBOX@education.gov.uk 03/10/16 to 19/01/17 Notice of Accreditation Launch Event for the RAISEonline replacement service 01/11/16 Expressions of Interest to attend event By 21/11/16 (change of date) Confirmation of event place at Launch Event emailed to suppliers 24/11/16 (change of date) Accreditation Launch Event – introduction to the accreditation process, walkthrough draft application document set and gain an insight into the high-level technical architecture. 29/11/16 Session at either 10.15am or 12.15am Publish Instructions to Market i.e. application for accreditation / Specification & Assessment Criteria / Agreement Terms & Conditions 02/12/16 Deadline for Accreditation Applications 25/01/17 Accreditation Assessment Panels Week commencing 13/02/17 Publish Accreditation decisions on Contract Finder 07/03/17 Supplier Accreditation in place 31/03/17 Accredited Suppliers prepare services 01/04/17 onwards DfE provide Accredited Suppliers with early access to data To be advised Please note that the above timetable is indicative only. Prospective applicants will be informed if the schedule changes.