Tender

Provision of Services relating to the Development of a Child Abuse Questionnaire and Safeguarding Procedures

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics is seeking services for the development of a Child Abuse Questionnaire and Safeguarding Procedures. The procurement process is at the open procedure stage, with a tender period ending on October 16, 2022. The contract period is set to start on November 14, 2022, and end on January 31, 2024. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services, with a focus on research services within the CPV classification. The location for delivery is in Newport, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, social research services, and survey design services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in questionnaire design, cognitive testing, and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited for this tender. Collaborative suppliers who can actively engage in the design process with experts in the field are sought after. Register on the In-tend Portal to submit your bid and explore this promising business growth opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of Services relating to the Development of a Child Abuse Questionnaire and Safeguarding Procedures

Notice Description

The aim of this research is to design two questionnaires and an appropriate safeguarding procedure. This will be based on topic knowledge, user requirements, cognitive testing with key participant groups, and engagement with topic experts and stakeholders. The requirement is defined as two questionnaires as it is essential prevalence estimates are produced for children aged 11 to 17 years and adults aged 18 to 25 years. However, we recognise there may be variations in the questionnaire across ages within these groups, such as the questions and survey text. Alongside this, an appropriate safeguarding procedure should be designed which successfully contributes to ensuring the participants are safe from others who may put them at significant risk of harm. ONS will be establishing a steering group to ensure stakeholders and key topic experts are consulted in the design and approach. The terms of reference for the group will be designed by ONS and the chair and secretariat (for example, hosting and minute taking) will also be provided by ONS. It is desirable that the supplier will be able to help recruit for the group based on their connections with experts in the field and collaborate with ONS in using this group to ensure a successful outcome for the project. Potential suppliers are encouraged to set out their ability to do so in their bid. The research has been split into two parts, A, and B. Although they focus on different aspects, the two parts of research are not independent of each other as they will need to be approached simultaneously to ensure the survey questions provide information needed for appropriate safeguarding to be administered. For part A, two final questionnaires should be provided that have undergone cognitive testing with key participant groups. The final deliverable includes a report detailing the: -text within the survey, such as the introduction to the survey and topics (which may vary by age) -questions (which may vary by age) -question ordering and routing (which may vary by age) -survey length -adaptations to include those with SEND -derivations needed between questions to produce the required prevalence estimates For part B, a safeguarding procedure should be provided in relation to part A. The final deliverable includes a report outlining the safeguarding procedure detailing: -any variations in its application across the devolved nations and encompassing regions -any variations in its application across the different modes and ages -the risks associated with the procedures -operational requirements for its implementation For both parts (A and B), the final report should also include: -feedback from the engagement with the steering group to provide evidence that the questionnaires and safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose -evidence (including feedback from NSDEC) that the questions and safeguarding proced... Additional information: Register on our In-tend Portal via www.in-tend.co.uk if you are not already registered. You must use our In-tend to make your bid. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-175380db-4e12-441d-bab6-0609f2f021e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d40b4cf-34b5-47ce-8235-69b6f92ced00
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79311100 - Survey design services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Nov 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Clare Jones
Contact Email
clare.jones@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01633 651633

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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