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Provision of Services of Dr James Brown to conduct a Labour Market Surveys Academic Review

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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ContractAmendment

02 Jun 2026 at 12:13

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

02 Jun 2026 at 08:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics is overseeing a procurement process titled "Provision of Services of Dr James Brown to conduct a Labour Market Surveys Academic Review." The primary aim is to provide external academic assurance to enhance the design and methodology of Labour Market Surveys. This tender falls within the services industry category and is situated in the UK. The procurement stage is currently at the contract amendment phase as of 2nd June 2026, following the initial award stage completed earlier on 5th May 2026. The contract period extends from 18th May 2026 to 17th August 2027, with a potential six-month extension available. The procurement method utilised was a direct, below-threshold approach without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis or consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in labour market research and academic reviews. Companies capable of offering in-depth technical consultancy can benefit from engaging in such governmental contracts, fostering relationships with central government entities like the Office for National Statistics. The contract awarded to The University of Sydney underscores the potential for collaboration with large-scale, capable suppliers and the possibility of extending the scope and duration of the contract, promoting business growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Services of Dr James Brown to conduct a Labour Market Surveys Academic Review

Notice Description

This is to continue the work set out through external academic assurance. This has already played a critical role in shaping and strengthening TLFS methodology, providing: A detailed review of TLFS design and performance, with key recommendations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051875-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 17 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Further Information

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