Tender

Provision of Services relating to the Development of a Child Abuse Questionnaire and Safeguarding Procedures

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

01 Sep 2022 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics has issued a tender for the provision of services related to designing questionnaires and safeguarding procedures for child abuse. The procurement process is in the active stage, with a contract value of £275,000 GBP. The deadline for tender submissions is October 17, 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on November 14, 2022, and end on January 31, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and electronic and written submissions are accepted.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research services and safeguarding procedures to bid for a contract with the Office for National Statistics. Companies with expertise in designing questionnaires for varied age groups and implementing effective safeguarding procedures are well-suited to compete. The project requires collaboration with key participant groups and stakeholders to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals. Interested parties should review the detailed requirements and submit their proposals by the specified deadline.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Provision of Services relating to the Development of a Child Abuse Questionnaire and Safeguarding Procedures

Notice Description

The aim of this research is to design two questionnaires and an appropriate safeguarding procedure. This will be based on topic knowledge, user requirements, cognitive testing with key participant groups, and engagement with topic experts and stakeholders. The requirement is defined as two questionnaires as it is essential prevalence estimates are produced for children aged 11 to 17 years and adults aged 18 to 25 years. However, we recognise there may be variations in the questionnaire across ages within these groups, such as the questions and survey text. Alongside this, an appropriate safeguarding procedure should be designed which successfully contributes to ensuring the participants are safe from others who may put them at significant risk of harm.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this research is to design two questionnaires and an appropriate safeguarding procedure. This will be based on topic knowledge, user requirements, cognitive testing with key participant groups, and engagement with topic experts and stakeholders. The requirement is defined as two questionnaires as it is essential prevalence estimates are produced for children aged 11 to 17 years and adults aged 18 to 25 years. However, we recognise there may be variations in the questionnaire across ages within these groups, such as the questions and survey text. Alongside this, an appropriate safeguarding procedure should be designed which successfully contributes to ensuring the participants are safe from others who may put them at significant risk of harm. ONS will be establishing a steering group to ensure stakeholders and key topic experts are consulted in the design and approach. The terms of reference for the group will be designed by ONS and the chair and secretariat (for example, hosting and minute taking) will also be provided by ONS. It is desirable that the supplier will be able to help recruit for the group based on their connections with experts in the field and collaborate with ONS in using this group to ensure a successful outcome for the project. Potential suppliers are encouraged to set out their ability to do so in their bid. The research has been split into two parts, A, and B. Although they focus on different aspects, the two parts of research are not independent of each other as they will need to be approached simultaneously to ensure the survey questions provide information needed for appropriate safeguarding to be administered. For part A, two final questionnaires should be provided that have undergone cognitive testing with key participant groups. The final deliverable includes a report detailing the: -text within the survey, such as the introduction to the survey and topics (which may vary by age) -questions (which may vary by age) -question ordering and routing (which may vary by age) -survey length -adaptations to include those with SEND -derivations needed between questions to produce the required prevalence estimates For part B, a safeguarding procedure should be provided in relation to part A. The final deliverable includes a report outlining the safeguarding procedure detailing: -any variations in its application across the devolved nations and encompassing regions -any variations in its application across the different modes and ages -the risks associated with the procedures -operational requirements for its implementation For both parts (A and B), the final report should also include: -feedback from the engagement with the steering group to provide evidence that the questionnaires and safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose -evidence (including feedback from NSDEC) that the questions and safeguarding procedures would likely receive ethical approval when taken forward for the pilot -findings from qualitative research or testing to provide evidence that the questionnaires and safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose -reasoning behind the development -recommendations for any further testing needed as part of a pilot Please see Attachment 3- Statement of Requirements for more detailed information regarding the deliverables and information reporting, such as interim reports. This document can be viewed once registered on the In-Tend portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036500
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024531-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Nov 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
clare.jones@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-036500-2022-09-01T18:32:42+01:00",
    "date": "2022-09-01T18:32:42+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-036500",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "PU-23-0084",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Provision of Services relating to the Development of a Child Abuse Questionnaire and Safeguarding Procedures",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73110000",
            "description": "Research services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "The aim of this research is to design two questionnaires and an appropriate safeguarding procedure. This will be based on topic knowledge, user requirements, cognitive testing with key participant groups, and engagement with topic experts and stakeholders. The requirement is defined as two questionnaires as it is essential prevalence estimates are produced for children aged 11 to 17 years and adults aged 18 to 25 years. However, we recognise there may be variations in the questionnaire across ages within these groups, such as the questions and survey text. Alongside this, an appropriate safeguarding procedure should be designed which successfully contributes to ensuring the participants are safe from others who may put them at significant risk of harm.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 275000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "The aim of this research is to design two questionnaires and an appropriate safeguarding procedure. This will be based on topic knowledge, user requirements, cognitive testing with key participant groups, and engagement with topic experts and stakeholders. The requirement is defined as two questionnaires as it is essential prevalence estimates are produced for children aged 11 to 17 years and adults aged 18 to 25 years. However, we recognise there may be variations in the questionnaire across ages within these groups, such as the questions and survey text. Alongside this, an appropriate safeguarding procedure should be designed which successfully contributes to ensuring the participants are safe from others who may put them at significant risk of harm. ONS will be establishing a steering group to ensure stakeholders and key topic experts are consulted in the design and approach. The terms of reference for the group will be designed by ONS and the chair and secretariat (for example, hosting and minute taking) will also be provided by ONS. It is desirable that the supplier will be able to help recruit for the group based on their connections with experts in the field and collaborate with ONS in using this group to ensure a successful outcome for the project. Potential suppliers are encouraged to set out their ability to do so in their bid. The research has been split into two parts, A, and B. Although they focus on different aspects, the two parts of research are not independent of each other as they will need to be approached simultaneously to ensure the survey questions provide information needed for appropriate safeguarding to be administered. For part A, two final questionnaires should be provided that have undergone cognitive testing with key participant groups. The final deliverable includes a report detailing the: -text within the survey, such as the introduction to the survey and topics (which may vary by age) -questions (which may vary by age) -question ordering and routing (which may vary by age) -survey length -adaptations to include those with SEND -derivations needed between questions to produce the required prevalence estimates For part B, a safeguarding procedure should be provided in relation to part A. The final deliverable includes a report outlining the safeguarding procedure detailing: -any variations in its application across the devolved nations and encompassing regions -any variations in its application across the different modes and ages -the risks associated with the procedures -operational requirements for its implementation For both parts (A and B), the final report should also include: -feedback from the engagement with the steering group to provide evidence that the questionnaires and safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose -evidence (including feedback from NSDEC) that the questions and safeguarding procedures would likely receive ethical approval when taken forward for the pilot -findings from qualitative research or testing to provide evidence that the questionnaires and safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose -reasoning behind the development -recommendations for any further testing needed as part of a pilot Please see Attachment 3- Statement of Requirements for more detailed information regarding the deliverables and information reporting, such as interim reports. This document can be viewed once registered on the In-Tend portal",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2022-11-14T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2024-01-31T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "active"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission",
            "written"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home",
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2022-10-17T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2022-10-17T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2022-10-17T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "hasElectronicPayment": true
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-2240",
            "name": "Office for National Statistics",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Office for National Statistics"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Government Buildings, Cardiff Road",
                "locality": "Newport",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "NP10 8XG",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Commercial Services",
                "email": "clare.jones@ons.gov.uk",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.ons.gov.uk",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.ons.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Non Departmental Body"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-1531",
            "name": "n/a",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "n/a"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "n/a",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-2240",
        "name": "Office for National Statistics"
    },
    "language": "en"
}