--- title: "Census Assisted Digital Service (Supplier Market Engagement)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a571ad0-960f-4e01-93bf-a662c2cf73fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a571ad0-960f-4e01-93bf-a662c2cf73fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a571ad0-960f-4e01-93bf-a662c2cf73fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a571ad0-960f-4e01-93bf-a662c2cf73fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS" published: "2018-05-10" --- # Census Assisted Digital Service (Supplier Market Engagement) Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a571ad0-960f-4e01-93bf-a662c2cf73fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a571ad0-960f-4e01-93bf-a662c2cf73fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a571ad0-960f-4e01-93bf-a662c2cf73fe.json) ## Summary The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is currently in the planning stage of the Census Assisted Digital Service, specifically focusing on supplier market engagement. This tender aims to develop a network of face-to-face support to help digitally disconnected individuals participate in the upcoming 2021 Census online. Key dates include a follow-up engagement event scheduled for 16th May 2018 at the Holiday Inn, Reading South, where potential suppliers can discuss collaboration opportunities. Interested parties are required to register by 14th May 2018 to participate. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in digital inclusion, community services, and adult education. Companies capable of providing face-to-face assistance, technology support, and suitable venues are particularly well-suited to compete. The extensive nature of the project means that both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) can play vital roles in ensuring that every neighbourhood in England and Wales can access the necessary support for digital participation in the Census. ## Notice Assisted Digital Early Market Engagement: Helping the 'can't do digital' group do the census online. Following our recent supplier engagement event on Wednesday 25th April in London, we would like to invite you to our follow-up event for companies interested in working with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to help the digitally disconnected take part in the 2021 Census online. This event will be held at the Holiday Inn, Reading South from 10:00 am to 4.30 pm on Wednesday 16th May. It will offer the opportunity for digital assistance suppliers on the Government Digital Services Framework to meet and explore collaboration possibilities with organisations working to improve digital inclusion. There will be presentations from the Government Digital Service (GDS) Commissioning Manager on how the GDS Framework operates and the formation of supply chains, from the ONS Commercial Team and Public Support, the team responsible for Census Assisted Digital. You will have the opportunity to consider our proposed service delivery model, cost validation and discuss options on meeting the geographical coverage challenges of this project (which will need to be available across England and Wales). The Assisted Digital programme for census will be extensive and so we are offering the opportunity for organisations to explore possibilities for effective collaboration at this event. There will be plenty of time set aside for discussion and questions. It promises to be a fascinating and productive day and a great opportunity for digital inclusion companies to have a role in shaping our country's future. If you are interested in attending our supplier engagement event on 16th May 2018 at Holiday Inn Reading South, 500 Basingstoke Road, Reading RG2 0SL, please register your interest by emailing Amy.Thorne@ons.gov.uk by 14th May 2018 and on the In-Tend Sourcing portal via this email address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home (Suppliers are advised to register on the portal before expressing an interest). The project reference number and title on our In-Tend Sourcing portal is PU-18-0400 and title is Census Assisted Digital Service. Emails received by ONS after the Deadline may not be considered. Also include the name of your organisation (in the title of your E Mail) with the following information: * Confirmation of attending * Company name. * Name of individual and job title (lead contact). * Email address. * Contact address and telephone number. Additional information: Our need for assistance for those who are willing but unable to do a digital census is simple. We need face-to-face help, suitable venues where this can take place, internet-enabled technology, and a flexible approach - the help will range from answering a simple query to hands-on guidance through the online census questions. We have no need for digital training. We're still finding out where we are most likely to need to offer digital assistance. Our aim is to be able to do this in every neighbourhood in England and Wales. With your help, we can. We hope you are as excited about this opportunity as we are about sharing it with you. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Amy Thorne (amy.thorne@ons.gov.uk) and we will be happy to help you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25113a1d-cc13-43f0-83b8-39ed526ca8b1 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Nov 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS | | Locality | FAREHAM | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO15 5RR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Fareham | | Electoral ward | Titchfield | | Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 10 May 2018 at 16:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25113a1d-cc13-43f0-83b8-39ed526ca8b1 - 13 Apr 2018 at 13:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25113a1d-cc13-43f0-83b8-39ed526ca8b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25113a1d-cc13-43f0-83b8-39ed526ca8b1 10th May 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cad96ff4-01e5-4c55-8702-f16f2c2390e8 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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