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Provision of Methodological Research Services

Office for National Statistics

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04 Sep 2026 at 15:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics commissioned methodological research services to strengthen its capability in official statistics and improve the integrity of statistical outputs and staff skills. The requirement covers expert advice and training on statistical methods and analysis; participation in joint methodological research, reviews and quality assessments; addressing gaps in statistical knowledge and experience; knowledge transfer; and commissioned statistical work. The supplier is also expected to produce agreed written technical reports and code. This is a research and professional advisory service, classified under CPV 73110000 (research services), delivered for the Office for National Statistics in Newport, Wales. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and concerns services rather than goods or works.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to Economic Research Services Ltd trading as Fortia Insight on 13 August 2026. The awarded value is £2,000,000. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2028. It was conducted as a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender submission deadline of 23 July 2026 at 12:00. The award is active and the overall procurement status is complete. The published information identifies the requirement as a single research services procurement for the Office for National Statistics; the award was made to one supplier for the full stated requirement. The contracting authority’s stated purpose and service specification formed the basis for the selection.

This requirement indicates demand for suppliers able to combine advanced statistical methodology with practical support for a national official statistics organisation. A credible competitor would need experienced statisticians who can advise and train staff, contribute to methodological research, conduct reviews and quality assessments, and improve the reliability and integrity of statistical outputs. It would also need to transfer knowledge effectively, fill capability gaps, undertake commissioned analytical work, and deliver clear technical reports and usable code. The successful supplier demonstrates that the market includes established firms able to provide both consultancy and hands-on research capacity at substantial scale. Organisations preparing for a future requirement should develop evidence of comparable official-statistics or applied-statistics work, strong communication and training capability, robust quality assurance, and the capacity to work collaboratively with the ONS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Methodological Research Services

Notice Description

The key objective of this Contract is to strengthen the capacity of the Contracting Authority by exploiting the best statistical methods for official statistics and to improve the integrity of statistical outputs and the skills of its staff. The Supplier must be able to: Provide high-quality advice and training on statistical methods and analysis. Take part in joint methodological research projects, reviews and quality assessments. Fill the gaps in statistical knowledge and experience within the Contracting Authority and to promote the transfer of knowledge. Undertake commissioned statistical work and provide written technical reports and code as agreed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d8a64f7-a97e-4450-9796-54b75dbdf71f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/015612ce-7c22-4c06-9bba-7e548be56008
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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
Postcode Area
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

Economic Research Services Limited

Further Information

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