Planning

Delivery models for professional services and support

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS (ONS)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

11 Jun 2021 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is initiating a planned procurement process titled "Delivery models for professional services and support," classified under general management consultancy services. With an estimated value of £500,000, this tender is part of a strategy development phase, aiming for internal agreement by the end of July 2021. The ONS intends to explore professional support models, potentially leading to both an open procurement and a lotting structure to accommodate various operational needs. A market engagement event may also be held for potential suppliers, with the next key date being a future notice on 1st September 2021.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in developing and implementing professional services strategies. Businesses specialising in management consultancy and contingent labour services would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially if they have a track record of adapting to diverse client needs and innovative delivery models. The ONS's approach indicates a preference for collaboration and flexibility, making this a potential avenue for growth in the consulting sector.

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Notice Title

Delivery models for professional services and support

Notice Description

Across ONS we have been testing differing third party support in a wide range of operational and business areas that have needed professional support. This has included exploring proof of concept models alongside more established delivery models for professional services and contingent labour. The lessons learned from these models will build ONS' Professional Services and Contingent Labour Strategy which we are aiming to get agreed internally by the end of July 2021 to meet our preferred procurement publication date.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the development of the strategy, ONS will finalise its preferred procurement route and will revise/reissue this notice if it is appropriate to do so.Historically, ONS has made use of public sector Frameworks in this area. However, due to some of the specialist roles that ONS require an open procurement may be more suitable. Additionally, in developing the Strategy ONS may identify that operational areas have very differing requirements and we are prepared to look at a lotting structure to meet those needs. Additional information: If appropriate, the Authority will hold a market engagement event with potential suppliers to provide further information to potential suppliers on our requirement. The date will be announced prior to the issue to the tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bb21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013230-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS (ONS)
Contact Name
Jeremy Edwards
Contact Email
jeremy.edwards@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, CARDIFF ROAD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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