Planning

Pilot Test for Labour Market Re-Design

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Planning

24 Sep 2019 at 12:47

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics is initiating a tender titled "Pilot Test for Labour Market Re-Design". This procurement falls within the industry category of Research and Experimental Development Services and is based in Newport, Wales. Currently in the planning stage, the tender is set to provide critical insights into upcoming changes in the UK Labour Force Survey, necessitated by new EU regulations effective from January 2021. The project’s contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st February 2020 and conclude on 1st November 2020. It is crucial for interested suppliers to register on the CCS Research Market Place Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) by 14th October 2019, with further communications planned on 20th December 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research sector, particularly those with expertise in social statistics and survey methodologies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project has been designed to be accessible for them. Successful engagement in this procurement could enhance a company's portfolio by providing valuable experience in conducting government-level research projects, potentially leading to future collaborations with the Office for National Statistics and other public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pilot Test for Labour Market Re-Design

Notice Description

Eurostat are introducing a new framework regulation for social statistics, (IESS- Integrated European Social Statistics) in January 2021 which will require changes to the existing UK Labour Force Survey questionnaire in order to become compliant. The Project is a dedicated split-sample pilot test to assess the effect of the EU-required questionnaire changes on UK employment/unemployment time series before the implementation of the revised EU regulation. This information is required prior to the transition to the new EU regulation in January 2021. The supplier will be provided with the new and existing questionnaires to test, all the necessary advance materials and the sample. It is expected that the supplier will be free to propose the detailed fieldwork design (survey mode, collection method and field periods) to carry out the field collection, and to QA and deliver the data to ONS. The Authority will be conducting this tender via the CCS Research Market Place DPS. If you are interested in this opportunity and are not currently registered on the DPS, please see the following link for information on how to register. You will be required to have registered on the DPS prior to the 14th October 2019. https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#research Following the shortlisting exercise, a capability assessment will be issued to all those suppliers shortlisted. A formal Invitation To Tender will then follow.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c3600a8-d174-4af9-994a-0ed2c891dab4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Dec 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 1 Nov 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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