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Provision of Services of Dr Ray Chambers to conduct a Labour Market Surveys Academic Review

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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04 Jun 2026 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

In a procurement process conducted by the Office for National Statistics, the contract titled "Provision of Services of Dr Ray Chambers to conduct a Labour Market Surveys Academic Review" falls under the industry category of information systems or technology strategic review and planning services. The procurement process, which reached the award stage on 4th June 2026, focused on providing a thorough review of TLFS design and performance, coupled with significant recommendations. This contract was awarded directly without competition as it was below the threshold. The services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2028, with a potential six-month extension available. The contract is valued at £36,000 gross.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic reviews of information systems or technology. SMEs in particular, like ANALYTECON PTY LTD, which secured the contract, could find such procurement processes beneficial for growth. Companies offering expert consultancy services and having a proven track record in academic reviews or market analysis would be particularly suited to compete in similar tenders. Given the direct procurement method applied here, smaller businesses can leverage their specialised expertise and competitive pricing to secure future contracts with the Office for National Statistics and similar central government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Services of Dr Ray Chambers 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-06ad93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052832-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning 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
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2028 2-3 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

ANALYTECON

Further Information

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