Provision of Local Prices Data Collection for consumer price inflation statistics (CPI, CPIH, HCIs and RPI)

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Provision of Local Prices Data Collection for consumer price inflation statistics (CPI, CPIH, HCIs and RPI)

Notice Description

Provision of Local Prices Data Collection for consumer price inflation statistics (CPI, CPIH, HCIs and RPI) The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is looking to explore delivery model options for the collection of local price data across the UK. We are keen to understand what data collection and technology solutions are available. We would like to speak to suppliers to discuss their ideas for delivery models, as well as the benefits and limitations of these approaches.

Planning Information

Introduction Local Price Collection takes place across 141 UK locations through around 300 field collectors every month under the current operating model. The delivery of this service is currently fully outsourced to a commercial provider. Local Price Collection is vital to produce Consumer Prices Index (CPI), Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH), Household Costs Indices (HCIs) and Retail Prices Index (RPI) statistics. These consumer price inflation statistics are important indicators of how the UK economy is performing. They are used in many ways by individuals, government, businesses, and academics. Inflation statistics impact on everyone, as they influence interest rates, tax allowances, benefits, pensions, savings rates, maintenance contracts, and many other payments. The ONS is initiating preliminary market engagement ahead of the future procurement of Local Price Collection service delivery. We are exploring new delivery models, including the potential to insource some elements of the service, either from the outset or progressively over time. The Contract structure and Procurement Strategy are yet to be decided, however to gauge capability we would welcome feedback from suppliers who can provide services to meet some or all of the following capabilities, either independently or as part of a consortium bid. The information below outlines the aspects of each capability and the associated delivery requirements. It also flags how flexible the aspect is and where we would invite novel solutions from suppliers. 1 - Data Collection (a) Delivery of data collection service • Recruitment, training, and management of a geographically dispersed workforce. • Oversight of operations involving hundreds of collectors undertaking one week of collection per month. • Collection of item prices in outlets across specific locations • Maintaining adherence to collection requirements There is limited scope for flexibility in the delivery of this aspect. (b) Quality Assurance of data and ensuring service continuity • Compliance with key performance indicators to ensure complete and accurate data is delivered • Commitment to quality indicators aligned with The Government Data Quality Framework • Timely delivery of data to meet monthly processing schedules • Establishing and maintaining robust quality controls • Support ONS in service delivery risk management, business continuity, and delivery contingency planning • Meet parallel run requirements during transition period There is some flexibility in the delivery of this aspect beyond our minimum requirements. (c) Innovation and continuous improvement throughout the lifetime of the contract • Reviewing and enhancing processes to identify improvements including to data quality and operational efficiency for supplier and ONS benefit • Remaining aware of innovative technologies and software, and collection methods to explore applications to benefit service delivery. • Proactively produce plans and timelines to carry trials for future enhancements for example supporting transformation work. There is full scope for flexibility in the delivery of this aspect beyond our minimum requirements. We would invite supplier solutions. 2 - Enabling technology (a) Data handling, management, and security • Ensuring awareness of security requirements and working alongside ONS security team to gain approval that meets expected standards of data and security governance • Secure transfer of collected data through encrypted channels and controlled devices which adhere to legal and ONS requirements • Integrate with ONS' existing cloud based pipelines, validation processes, and monthly schedules (b) Software and device testing, integration and delivery • Identifying appropriate software and devices to meet requirements provided by ONS • Testing integration and usability of devices independently and in collaboration with ONS There is considerable scope for flexibility for this aspect beyond our minimum requirements. We would invite innovative supplier solutions. As part of an information gathering exercise, we request that you complete the questions via Microsoft Forms. The answers to the questions will help to inform our procurement strategy. Link (please copy and paste into your internet browser): https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vweIB4LOiEa84A2BFoTcRuzVIZAO6PFIjAf2w5HIoSdUNE85UUdOQVQyRDZWWllZR1FKWkw1NVFNVy4u Capability Assessment - Fill in form We also welcome any interest in scheduling supplier sessions to discuss capability. Format/timing of the supplier sessions will be advised. Please indicate in your Microsoft Forms response whether you would like to engage in a supplier session. Additional Information This Exercise is NOT a pre-qualification or selection exercise and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process that may apply to any future potential procurement. It is intended to act as an awareness and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for suppliers to advise us on the extent to which they potentially can provide some or all the services that ONS may require, in order to help ONS with its future intentions

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d81
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059682-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
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

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72300000 - Data services

72500000 - Computer-related services

79310000 - Market research services

79330000 - Statistical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 25 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 22 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059682-2026
25th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058721-2026
22nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017556-2026
26th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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