Tender

Provision of a Test Scanner Dataset Market Engagement

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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31 Jan 2019 at 12:31

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31 Jan 2019 at 12:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Provision of a Test Scanner Dataset." This procurement is classified under data services, primarily aimed at enhancing economic statistics in the UK. The tender stage is open, and suppliers can express their interest until 7th February 2019, with the subsequent contract period set to commence on 1st March 2019 and run through to 2nd March 2019. Discussions with potential suppliers regarding the dataset's requirements will take place during a teleconference scheduled for 4th February 2019.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those involved in data collection, analysis, and management. Companies focused on providing innovative data solutions or those that have expertise in scanning technologies could greatly benefit from participating in this tender. Engaging with ONS could also open doors for long-term partnerships as they seek to improve their data collection methodologies and statistical reporting practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Test Scanner Dataset Market Engagement

Notice Description

Invitation The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is looking to procure a test scanner dataset. ONS would like to hold a discussion with potential suppliers as we have a number of questions (in particular with regards to the timescales), and would appreciate suppliers views. All discussions will be kept confidential and used to inform ONS' understanding of available scanner data in advance of tendering for a test scanner dataset. Background ONS currently collect around 200,000 prices monthly for Consumer Prices Index (CPI), this involves price collectors visiting stores across the UK and manually collecting each price quote. Some prices are also collected by staff based in the ONS through online research and by telephone. We'd like to transform our data collection, and use scanner and web scraped data as alternatives. These data sources would allow us to produce more detailed and better quality economic statistics. The CPI is used by the Bank of England as the UK's inflation target, price statistics are also used to uprate rail fares, benefits, government gilts, and pensions. These statistics have an impact across the UK economy and society. Our focus is to improve the UK's economic statistics. 'Scanner' systems used by retailers (at the point of sale) provide a rich source of data covering price paid and quantities of products purchased, that could be utilised by ONS to improve the quality and timeliness of the statistics we produce. As part of the research work required to implement these data sources, the ONS are looking to procure a test scanner dataset that would allow for assessment of new methods and systems while we continue our engagement with retailers to access their scanner data in the long-term. About ONS ONS is the UK's largest independent producer of official statistics and is the recognised national statistical institute for the UK. Formally, it is the executive office of the UK Statistics Authority, a non-Ministerial Department established by the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007. It is responsible for collecting and publishing statistics related to the economy, population and society at national, regional and local levels. It also conducts the Census in England and Wales every ten years. ONS plays a leading role in national and international good practice in the production of official statistics. Next steps A short tele-conference meeting is arranged for Monday 4th February 2019 at 3pm (maximum of one hour) to discuss the feasibility of the requirements. How to Register If you would like to take part in the meeting, please register on the ONS e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons and use the 'express an interest' function against the project title 'Provision of a Test Scanner Dataset'. Joining instructions and the questions to be discussed in the call will then be sent to you via the In-tend portal to your registered email ad... Additional information: How to Register If you would like to take part in the meeting, please register on the ONS e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons and use the 'express an interest' function against the project title 'Provision of a Test Scanner Dataset'. Joining instructions and the questions to be discussed in the call will then be sent to you via the In-tend portal to your registered email address. In the event that this tele-conference meeting provides ONS sufficient information on the type of data that is available and the timescales in which this can be delivered, ONS foresees a tender will be issued. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2824d485-eb9a-4032-8076-73113a62832f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c22187-f9bd-488e-ad8e-7f3300bf9e62
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72310000 - Data-processing services

72313000 - Data capture services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

72316000 - Data analysis services

72319000 - Data supply services

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 2 Mar 2019 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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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