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Data Scientists for Reproducible Data Science & Analysis

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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11 Oct 2024 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has completed a tender process titled "Data Scientists for Reproducible Data Science & Analysis" in the industry category of personnel supply services, specifically for temporary staff (CPV code 79620000). The contract focuses on providing data science and data engineering services to develop Reproducible Analytical Pipelines. The procurement method used was a direct award. The contract commenced on 7th October 2024 and will run until 6th August 2025. The procurement was aimed at Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), and it is located in the United Kingdom, with key operations based in Wales.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in data science, data engineering, and temporary staffing services. Suitable businesses for this contract include those with expertise in programming languages like Python, PySpark, and R, and experience in developing analytical tools for official statistics. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to partake in similar future opportunities as the procurement considered their suitability, fostering an environment beneficial for smaller and community-focused enterprises. The awarded contract to Salt Recruitment demonstrates a precedent for firms in the recruitment and personnel supply sector to engage in high-profile government collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Scientists for Reproducible Data Science & Analysis

Notice Description

Reproducible Data Science & Analysis (RDSA) is a team of data scientists working in ONS. RDSA uses data science and data engineering skills to develop Reproducible Analytical Pipelines used to produce some of the UK's most important official statistics. The team works with a variety of technologies, including the coding languages of Python, PySpark and R for a max of x15 people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09db67f9-b506-4dfc-96f7-d9a6281cf81c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616a314f-924d-4c1f-bd94-9db702c97b67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 6 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALT RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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