Tender

Provision of Research into the Lived Experiences of Roma People

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Tender

09 Sep 2024 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is in the tender stage for the procurement of qualitative research services titled "Provision of Research into the Lived Experiences of Roma People". This open procedure targets the research services industry, classified under CPV code 73110000. The project will cover locations in England and Wales, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 30th September 2024 at 12:00 PM (BST). The total contract value is £200,000, and the contract duration is 240 days, beginning shortly after the submission deadline. Interested suppliers must register and submit their bids electronically via the ONS's e-tendering portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research, particularly those experienced in working with marginalised communities. Businesses adept at recruiting and managing peer researchers, conducting in-depth interviews, and ensuring data protection and research ethics compliance will be well-suited for this project. Additionally, companies with established networks within civil society organisations in the specified regions will find themselves at a competitive advantage. The project’s emphasis on comprehensive data collection and close collaboration with the ONS makes it an excellent growth opportunity for research firms looking to expand their portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Research into the Lived Experiences of Roma People

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority are seeking a Supplier to conduct qualitative research to understand the lived experiences of Roma people in England and Wales, exploring culture, identity, needs and interactions with services. The Supplier will work with Civil Society Organisations in 3-4 locations in England and 1-2 in Wales to recruit peer researchers and research participants, ensuring their safety and welfare. The peer researchers will be Roma community members who will conduct in-depth interviews with approximately 60 Roma participants aged 14 and above using creative methods, and 4-6 focus groups. They will be required to attend an ONS workshop exploring these techniques in the context of our research. The Supplier will be responsible for co-ordination of data collection and the delivery of translated and quality assured interview and focus group transcripts, ensuring regular communication with the ONS and adherence to data protection requirements and research ethics guidance. Suppliers will need to register on the Authority's e-tendering portal here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home to access the tender documentation and participate in the procurement. Please follow the above Intend link and search for the ITT; 'Provision of Research into the Lived Experiences of Roma People'.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority are seeking a Supplier to conduct qualitative research to understand the lived experiences of Roma people in England and Wales, exploring culture, identity, needs and interactions with services. The Supplier will work with Civil Society Organisations in 3-4 locations in England and 1-2 in Wales to recruit peer researchers and research participants, ensuring their safety and welfare. The peer researchers will be Roma community members who will conduct in-depth interviews with approximately 60 Roma participants aged 14 and above using creative methods, and 4-6 focus groups. They will be required to attend an ONS workshop exploring these techniques in the context of our research. The Supplier will be responsible for co-ordination of data collection and the delivery of translated and quality assured interview and focus group transcripts, ensuring regular communication with the ONS and adherence to data protection requirements and research ethics guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049944
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028811-2024
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
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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

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