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Methodological Assurance Review Panel Member

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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13 Jan 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Office for National Statistics (ONS), a central government public authority based in Newport, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Methodological Assurance Review Panel Member," falls within the services industry category, specifically aimed at services furnished by business, professional, and specialist organisations. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the contract awarded on 13th January 2026. The project spans from 16th December 2025 to 31st July 2028, and the procurement method was below threshold with unspecified details. The main supplier contracted for this service is the University of Manchester.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing expert consultancy services, particularly those specialising in methodological assurance and review. The successful bid by the University of Manchester, a large-scale organisation, underscores the potential for academic institutions and specialist consultancy firms to gain sustainable development through such contracts. Businesses with strong capabilities in providing expert panel services and those looking to expand their footprint in central government projects in the UK would find this tender particularly beneficial for growth.

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Notice Title

Methodological Assurance Review Panel Member

Notice Description

Appointment of academic as Methodological Assurance Review Panel Member

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060495
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002627-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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