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title: "Provision of Air Transport Administrative Data"
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# Provision of Air Transport Administrative Data

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31448a7d-4f06-48b7-89e1-4feafc5b97d3

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Air Transport Administrative Data," focusing on data services within the transport industry. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 2nd October 2018. The total budget for this two-year contract is capped at £22,000, equating to £11,000 per year. Interested bidders must register on the ONS Dynamic Purchasing System for Data Sources and Services (DPS Data SaSiE) via the In-Tend portal. The contract will commence on 2nd January 2019 and run until 1st January 2021, with relevant activities being centred in Newport, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data analytics, transport services, or market research. Companies that can provide a comprehensive range of air fare data, including both budget and non-budget airlines, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, as the tender is open to those registered in the appropriate systems. Successful participation could lead to ongoing partnerships with the ONS, enhancing credibility and visibility within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

ONS require a data source that can provide a more expansive range of air fares that will meet the following criteria in order ensure the data captures 'Business to All' transactions. It is also important for the data to meet our timeliness needs as ONS is also committed to producing a timelier SPPI series. The required criteria: o 69 quotes in total are needed and broken down as follows: 9 quotes of long haul flights, 24 quotes of European flights and 36 quotes of domestic flights. o Flight routes should be formatted as follows: for EU and Non-EU flights - routes between city pairs outbound from the UK, for domestic flights - routes between city pairs within the UK. o To meet the Business to All requirement the data should be split via the following: 50% business class fares and 50% economy class fares. The selected airlines should also be split: 50% budget airlines and 50% non-budget airlines. o Sample data measuring 4 quarters Prices must be from a specified date in the first month of each quarter (alternatively from the first Monday or first working day from the first month in the quarter). The total maximum budget for services for the duration of the contract (2 years) is ?22,000.00 (?11,000 per year) Additional information: To apply for this project you will have to register onto the ONS Dynamic Purchasing System for Data Sources and Services including Expertise (DPS Data SaSiE). In order to apply for the DPS you will need to first be registered on the In-Tend portal using the following link:- Link -->> https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons If you have any questions relating to the above, please don't hesitate to call me. However, if you have questions of a technical nature, please contact the 'In-Tend' helpline directly on 0845-557-8079, or email: support@in-tend.co.uk Once you are registered onto the In-Tend system you will need to register an interest in the Dynamic Purchasing System for Data Sources and Services including Expertise (DPS Data SaSiE). Following successful registration onto the DPS you will then be attached to the project for the 'Provision of Air Transport Administrative Data'. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b2e696-cd06-4fcd-a19a-8f0638194777 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 1 Jan 2021 |
| 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 | NEWPORT |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 60410000 - Scheduled air transport services
- 60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services
- 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport
- 63730000 - Support services for air transport
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2018 at 16:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b2e696-cd06-4fcd-a19a-8f0638194777
- 10 Sep 2018 at 16:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b2e696-cd06-4fcd-a19a-8f0638194777
- 28 Aug 2018 at 15:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b2e696-cd06-4fcd-a19a-8f0638194777
- 28 Aug 2018 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b2e696-cd06-4fcd-a19a-8f0638194777

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b2e696-cd06-4fcd-a19a-8f0638194777
  10th September 2018 - 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

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