Planning

Social Research Evaluation Services

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 10:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of Social Research Evaluation Services. This planned procurement falls under the services category and involves offering both research evaluation services and evaluation training to the buying organisation. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published on 21st May 2026. With an estimated contract value of £3,600,000 (gross value £4,320,000), the contract period is planned to commence on 27th February 2027 and conclude on 26th February 2031. The central government authority, located in Newport, UK, is inviting interested parties to prepare for the upcoming notice anticipated on 1st September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social research and evaluation services to collaborate with a key governmental body. Organisations with expertise in delivering comprehensive research services will find this tender particularly beneficial for bolstering their portfolio. Companies that specialise in training services, particularly within the public sector, are also well-suited to compete for this opportunity, facilitating long-term business growth and increased market presence within central government contracts. The procurement method allows businesses to enter strategically into the public sector services domain, leveraging existing capabilities to enhance their organisational influence and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Research Evaluation Services

Notice Description

Provision of Social research Evaluation Services and Evaluation training Services to ONS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ec8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046923-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2027 - 26 Feb 2031 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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