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title: "Provision of Airlines and Airport data"
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# Provision of Airlines and Airport data

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41ef0d4e-dd69-4694-be4e-dc7457e79975

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is seeking industry partners through a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Provision of Airlines and Airport data". This initiative aims to enhance the accuracy of air transport trade statistics by engaging up to 12 airlines and 16 airports across the UK and foreign territories. The tender period closes on the 25th of January 2019, and discussions with potential suppliers are anticipated on the 28th of January. The contract period is set to commence on the 4th of February and conclude on the 5th of February 2019, with the procurement classified under air transport services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the airline and airport services sectors, particularly those offering data collection, collation, and management services. Companies that can provide comprehensive insights into freight imports and exports, passenger revenue, and other related expenditures are well-suited to compete. It is crucial for interested suppliers to register on the Office for National Statistics' Dynamic Purchasing System and the In-Tend portal to express their interest and possibly engage directly in future discussions.

## Notice

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is looking to identify and engage with industry partners to help bring third party data to directly support a 'shift' to accessing better more relevant data sources and to improve the aggregate official statistics about our population, society and economy that decision makers, businesses and citizens so urgently need. As part of a general effort to support the government with trade negotiations and development of trade policy, ONS seeks to improve the accuracy of air transport trade statistics. To this end, ONS seeks a more comprehensive coverage of UK and Foreign Airlines in reporting to increase the statistical robustness of import/export estimates that feed into the National Accounts at a granular level. Additionally, ONS seeks to more accurately estimate expenditure by overseas air transport providers on services purchased in the UK, both on and off UK airports. This Request for Information (RFI) is requested to be completed by industry partners. Its purpose is to collect detail about the data that is available. This information will be used to help make a decision on what steps to take next. The required Airline data: Desirable number of airlines is 12; between 4 to 6 as a minimum. - Freight on Imports - Freight on exports and cross trades - Passenger revenue and excess baggage collected by both UK Airlines overseas and by Foreign Airlines within the UK - Other revenue from overseas residents (Refer to Engagement notice) - Other revenue by Foreign Airline on UK residents (Refer to Engagement notice) - Fuel and oil - Other expenditure incurred overseas - The value of repairs carried out in the UK on foreign-owned aircrafts) - The value of repairs carried out on UK aircrafts outside the UK The required Airport data: Desirable number of airports is 16; minimum is 8. - Payments to airports' authorities - Other expenditures in the UK (refer to Engagement notice) - Catering supplies, duty fees - Market share of airports - Bunker Sales - Traffic control charges. The budget for this data provision is yet to be agreed. It is to be noted that ONS does not pay for data but will pay costs for services that are required to enable the data to be delivered to the required specification. Next steps: Completed RFI responses are required to be returned to the office by Friday 25th January 2019 through the ONS e-tendering portal. It may be, that ONS will wish to discuss details provided with potential suppliers. It is anticipated these discussions will take place on the 28th January. Suppliers are requested to keep these dates available should ONS wish to have discussions with suppliers. Please note there is limited cover in the office over the festive period. Any queries regarding this RFI should be sent through the ONS e-tendering portal, a response will be provided after the... 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/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2019 - 5 Feb 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 | 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 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

- 48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)
- 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
- 72313000 - Data capture services
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2019 at 10:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 22 Jan 2019 at 10:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 22 Jan 2019 at 10:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 22 Jan 2019 at 10:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 17 Jan 2019 at 15:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 17 Jan 2019 at 15:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 17 Jan 2019 at 15:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 17 Jan 2019 at 15:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 17 Jan 2019 at 15:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 17 Jan 2019 at 10:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 14 Jan 2019 at 15:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 14 Jan 2019 at 14:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 14 Jan 2019 at 14:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 14 Jan 2019 at 14:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 21 Dec 2018 at 11:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 21 Dec 2018 at 11:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
- 31 Oct 2018 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d9c9a3-76e6-47bc-ac1b-9f96e38e62b4
  22nd January 2019 - 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

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