Planning

SAS Managed Support Service

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Planning

04 Aug 2025 at 14:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics, a central government public authority, has announced a planned procurement process for a project titled "SAS Managed Support Service." This tender focuses on services relating to software packages and information systems, specifically within system and support services, and is set to take place in Newport, United Kingdom. As of 4th August 2025, the procurement is in the planning stage, with a framework agreement in place. The expected commencement of the contract period is 14th November 2025, extending through to 13th November 2028. Business users can anticipate a future notice date on or before 19th September 2025, providing further details on the tender process.

This procurement opportunity presents a valuable chance for businesses specialising in managed support services, particularly those experienced with SAS environments and seeking to work with public sector clients. SMEs and larger enterprises operating within the software and information systems industry could find this opportunity beneficial for business growth, given the substantial contract value of approximately £2,059,000. Companies with experience in managing complex IT systems and providing long-term support services are likely candidates to engage with this tender, which could lead to extended partnerships and enhanced reputational profile within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAS Managed Support Service

Notice Description

Managed Support Services for ONS SAS Environments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058089
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045737-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,059,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialteam@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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