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Feasibility Study: usability of local authority data for future statistics on unpaid care and/or disability

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is initiating a procurement process for a feasibility study on the usability of local authority data for future statistics on unpaid care and/or disability. This study falls under the industry category of Research Services (CPV code 73110000) and is conducted through an open procedure. The contract’s lifecycle includes an intended start date of 21 October 2024, with completion by 31 March 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30 September 2024 at 12:00 PM BST. The ONS, located in Newport, United Kingdom, invites bids from suitably qualified organisations to examine existing data sources, assess measurement completeness, quality assurance processes, and provide strategic recommendations for scaling the use of this data to national levels.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in administrative data analysis, research services, and data linkage strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Organisations with expertise in needs assessment forms, carer’s assessments, blue badge applications, and similar administrative datasets will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. By participating, businesses can gain valuable experience in high-impact official statistics production, broaden their portfolio, and establish a presence in public sector research services, fostering potential long-term collaboration with ONS and similar entities.

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Notice Title

Feasibility Study: usability of local authority data for future statistics on unpaid care and/or disability

Notice Description

For population and migration statistics, the Office for National Statistics is developing use of new data sources and methods, is seeking to continuously improve the quality of our outputs (find out more about our proposed transformation on this page). We aim to develop a system that is sustainable and future proof and deliver a broad, flexible range of outputs and products that respond to user needs and questions of the day. The use of rich administrative data provides an exciting opportunity to evolve these statistics. While some population characteristics and outcomes have a mature coverage by administrative data sources, others require in-depth assessment and examination of different options. We have initiated a program of work that will examine the available data sources and potential strategies to produce admin-based statistics on disability and unpaid care. ONS is seeking to procure a feasibility study from an organisation on the usability of local authority or commercial data holdings within statistics on disability and unpaid care. Little is known about the potential local authority data holdings may have to offer to produce statistics on (unpaid) carers and/or disabled people. This procurement intends to enable a knowledge transfer to develop strategies to produce high quality and useful official statistics about our population and society that decision makers, businesses and citizens so urgently need. Requirements are that the feasibility study should provide insights into, at a minimum: o Data sources and measurement o What administrative data sources provide potential to meet the aims outlined above. Examples of data sources that could be considered are needs assessment forms, carer's assessments, blue badge applications, certificate for visual impairments, o Measurement of characteristics within the dataset o Completeness of data (coverage across different population groups) o Describe data collection methods and quality assurance process and any potential issues. o What statistics could be produced from the data and how they would compare to Census 2021 outputs on the topic. o Limitations o Linkage and scalability o Whether there is consent to link with other data sources such as an admin-based population spine. o Whether there are variables in the dataset that can be used as linkage keys. o Whether there is potential to scale the use of this data towards national levels o Recommendations o Any recommendations to improve data collection to enable future use within statistical data production. Additional information: How to register Please register on ONS's e-tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home . You will then be able to 'express an interest' in this project (all current projects can be found under 'Current Tenders'). Please ensure that your bid is submitted electronically via the In-tend portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92d1a947-aa1b-43f1-b119-9f11916305b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c6e247-96c3-469e-b062-824e08a905e6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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


CPV Codes

73110000 - 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
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
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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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