Planning

Provision of social research evaluation services to ONS

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Planning

05 Aug 2025 at 13:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), a central government public authority based in Newport, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for social research evaluation services. The tender, titled "Provision of social research evaluation services to ONS", falls under the services category, specifically targeting the social research services industry. With an anticipated contract period starting from 27 February 2026 and extending to 26 February 2030, the procurement aims to establish a framework agreement, with gross value expectations reaching £3,240,000. Interested parties should note key future communication dates, including a planned notice date on 1 September 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social research and evaluation to partner with a significant national authority such as the ONS. Companies offering comprehensive social research services, particularly those adept in evaluation and training, will find this tender an excellent avenue for business expansion. Additionally, businesses experienced in managing large-scale service contracts with central government entities could leverage this opportunity to consolidate their market position and enhance their portfolio of governmental service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of social research evaluation services to ONS

Notice Description

Provision of social research evaluation services and evaluation training services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046194-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2030 4-5 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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