--- title: "Provision of the mergers and acquisitions survey: sourcing a new sampling frame" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-079cffc1-f7bb-4a71-80da-438e8b043950" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-079cffc1-f7bb-4a71-80da-438e8b043950" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-079cffc1-f7bb-4a71-80da-438e8b043950.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-079cffc1-f7bb-4a71-80da-438e8b043950.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS" published: "2017-12-19" --- # Provision of the mergers and acquisitions survey: sourcing a new sampling frame Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-079cffc1-f7bb-4a71-80da-438e8b043950 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-079cffc1-f7bb-4a71-80da-438e8b043950) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-079cffc1-f7bb-4a71-80da-438e8b043950.json) ## Summary The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is currently conducting a tender process under the title "Provision of the mergers and acquisitions survey: sourcing a new sampling frame." Categorised under "services" and specifically focusing on mergers and acquisition services, this procurement is located in Newport, Gwent, United Kingdom. The tender, initiated through an open procurement method, is in the planning stage and is set to close on 22 December 2017. The contract will commence on 1 February 2018 and is expected to run until 31 January 2019. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses skilled in data analysis, database services, and data supply to engage with public sector contracts. Companies capable of providing a web-based portal database that offers daily updates on mergers and acquisitions transactions would be particularly well suited to submit bids. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as they can bring innovative solutions and flexibility that meet the rigorous needs outlined by the ONS. ## Notice The Office for National statistics (ONS) conducts the UK's Mergers and Acquisitions survey (M&A), the purpose of which is to collect and measure information on the value, number and methods of funding of mergers/demergers, joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals involving UK companies. The ONS M&A data is compiled and produced to measure the level of investment involving UK companies within the UK and abroad. The ONS M&A survey is classified in three distinctive categories: o UK Domestic M&A o Inbound M&A o Outbound M&A The ONS is looking to explore alternative data sources that can be used to streamline the deal identification process. The aim is to utilise a single data source (database) rather than conducting the current scrutiny process across multiple media sources. If a suitable and reliable database can be found that meets the M&A surveys list of requirements then the ONS would look to utilise this as the M&A surveys main sampling frame going forward. ONS requires Tenderers to provide comprehensive details of M&A transactions by means of providing full access to a web-based portal database or website service for three or more ONS users, to include: o Regular daily updates made available to ONS by 9.00am daily, Monday to Friday and to include Bank Holidays o Issue hourly alerts throughout the day to notify of updates and new M&A deal information o Provide historic M&A deal data from 2005 Tenderers are asked to provide detailed and comprehensive information on the availability of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions eg.mergers/demergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and disposal/demerger transactions involving UK companies and businesses for: 1. Domestic M&A - UK companies acquiring, joint ventures, merging/demerging and/or disposing other UK companies 2. Inward M&A - Foreign companies acquiring, joint ventures, merging/demerging and/or disposing of UK companies 3. Outward M&A - UK companies acquiring, joint ventures, merging/demerging and/or disposing of foreign companies Note: The UK is defined as England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Channel Islands, Isle of Man are considered as part of Europe and therefore classified as the rest of the world. The cost of these services will be on an annual renewable subscription basis, effective from 1st February 2018 to 31st January 2019. Additional information: In order to tender for this opportunity you will need to be registered on the In-Tend portal using the following link:- Link -->> https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ab57ce-8330-4e74-994e-05dfdee1c514 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS | | Locality | GWENT | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP10 8XG | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport | | Local authority | Newport | | Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield | | Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 66121000 - Mergers and acquisition services - 72300000 - Data services - 72314000 - Data collection and collation services - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 72319000 - Data supply services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2017 at 14:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ab57ce-8330-4e74-994e-05dfdee1c514 - 29 Nov 2017 at 13:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ab57ce-8330-4e74-994e-05dfdee1c514 - 29 Nov 2017 at 13:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ab57ce-8330-4e74-994e-05dfdee1c514 - 29 Nov 2017 at 13:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ab57ce-8330-4e74-994e-05dfdee1c514 - 29 Nov 2017 at 13:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ab57ce-8330-4e74-994e-05dfdee1c514 - 29 Nov 2017 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ab57ce-8330-4e74-994e-05dfdee1c514 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ab57ce-8330-4e74-994e-05dfdee1c514 19th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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