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Provision of Assurance and Improvement review - Survey Function

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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23 Feb 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), located in Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Assurance and Improvement review - Survey Function," within the business analysis consultancy services sector. This tender focused on providing ONS with a comprehensive assessment of its survey function, including strengths, areas for improvement, and potential risks. The procurement utilised a selective method via call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting stage is now at the award phase, with the contract period commencing on 23rd February 2026 and concluding on 22nd August 2026. The total value of the contract awarded is £100,000, with the final award publication on 23rd February 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs with expertise in business analysis consultancy services to engage in public sector projects, particularly those with a focus on operational assessments and improvement strategies. AVENCERA LTD, a SME, has successfully been awarded the contract, illustrating the receptiveness of the ONS to smaller enterprises capable of delivering quality analysis and consultancy services. Business entities looking to expand their portfolio in consultancy, especially in the governmental or statistical fields, would find similar procurement processes valuable for growth and gaining niche expertise.

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Notice Title

Provision of Assurance and Improvement review - Survey Function

Notice Description

Provide ONS with an objective, pragmatic, and future-focused assessment of your survey function - focusing on the operating model, core processes, resource model and ways of working. The project will provide ONS colleagues with an evidenced assessment of the current, end-to-end, operational state of the survey function, including advice on strengths, areas for improvement, issues, and risks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fff4366-b8b5-494e-ae7b-91067f4c009d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a84ea694-3485-43fa-b09d-957118c92e66
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

AVENCERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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