Planning

Census Assisted Digital Service (Supplier Market Engagement)

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

10 May 2018 at 16:14

Planning

13 Apr 2018 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is currently in the planning stage of the Census Assisted Digital Service, specifically focusing on supplier market engagement. This tender aims to develop a network of face-to-face support to help digitally disconnected individuals participate in the upcoming 2021 Census online. Key dates include a follow-up engagement event scheduled for 16th May 2018 at the Holiday Inn, Reading South, where potential suppliers can discuss collaboration opportunities. Interested parties are required to register by 14th May 2018 to participate.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in digital inclusion, community services, and adult education. Companies capable of providing face-to-face assistance, technology support, and suitable venues are particularly well-suited to compete. The extensive nature of the project means that both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) can play vital roles in ensuring that every neighbourhood in England and Wales can access the necessary support for digital participation in the Census.

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Notice Title

Census Assisted Digital Service (Supplier Market Engagement)

Notice Description

Assisted Digital Early Market Engagement: Helping the 'can't do digital' group do the census online. Following our recent supplier engagement event on Wednesday 25th April in London, we would like to invite you to our follow-up event for companies interested in working with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to help the digitally disconnected take part in the 2021 Census online. This event will be held at the Holiday Inn, Reading South from 10:00 am to 4.30 pm on Wednesday 16th May. It will offer the opportunity for digital assistance suppliers on the Government Digital Services Framework to meet and explore collaboration possibilities with organisations working to improve digital inclusion. There will be presentations from the Government Digital Service (GDS) Commissioning Manager on how the GDS Framework operates and the formation of supply chains, from the ONS Commercial Team and Public Support, the team responsible for Census Assisted Digital. You will have the opportunity to consider our proposed service delivery model, cost validation and discuss options on meeting the geographical coverage challenges of this project (which will need to be available across England and Wales). The Assisted Digital programme for census will be extensive and so we are offering the opportunity for organisations to explore possibilities for effective collaboration at this event. There will be plenty of time set aside for discussion and questions. It promises to be a fascinating and productive day and a great opportunity for digital inclusion companies to have a role in shaping our country's future. If you are interested in attending our supplier engagement event on 16th May 2018 at Holiday Inn Reading South, 500 Basingstoke Road, Reading RG2 0SL, please register your interest by emailing Amy.Thorne@ons.gov.uk by 14th May 2018 and on the In-Tend Sourcing portal via this email address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home (Suppliers are advised to register on the portal before expressing an interest). The project reference number and title on our In-Tend Sourcing portal is PU-18-0400 and title is Census Assisted Digital Service. Emails received by ONS after the Deadline may not be considered. Also include the name of your organisation (in the title of your E Mail) with the following information: * Confirmation of attending * Company name. * Name of individual and job title (lead contact). * Email address. * Contact address and telephone number. Additional information: Our need for assistance for those who are willing but unable to do a digital census is simple. We need face-to-face help, suitable venues where this can take place, internet-enabled technology, and a flexible approach - the help will range from answering a simple query to hands-on guidance through the online census questions. We have no need for digital training. We're still finding out where we are most likely to need to offer digital assistance. Our aim is to be able to do this in every neighbourhood in England and Wales. With your help, we can. We hope you are as excited about this opportunity as we are about sharing it with you. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Amy Thorne (amy.thorne@ons.gov.uk) and we will be happy to help you.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a571ad0-960f-4e01-93bf-a662c2cf73fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25113a1d-cc13-43f0-83b8-39ed526ca8b1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Amy Thorne
Contact Email
amy.thorne@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO15 5RR
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Fareham
Electoral Ward
Titchfield
Westminster Constituency
Hamble Valley

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