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title: "Online Time Use Survey (OTUS) - AWARD"
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# Online Time Use Survey (OTUS) - AWARD

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5060f6d9-6873-44a9-b7cb-d2ef0c3c4d38

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics has completed the procurement process for the "Online Time Use Survey (OTUS)" contract, focusing on research and development services. This project aims to collect data on the UK economy and daily life through an online time diary. The contract was awarded on January 21, 2022, with the contract period running from January 28, 2022, to March 31, 2022. The procurement method was selective, following a restricted procedure, and the award involves a total value of £101,209. The relevant delivery addresses span multiple regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in social research and data collection, particularly those that have expertise in conducting surveys or using probability-based sampling methods. Companies with the capability to support diverse data collection modalities, including online and telephonic surveys, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with such projects can enhance a company's portfolio, showcasing its ability to contribute to significant national statistical initiatives.

## Notice

ONS has developed an online time diary, with which to collect a regular online time use survey (and has done so in 3 waves between 2020 and 2021). This new data will help the ONS to capture further information about the UK economy and aspects of day to day life in the UK which is otherwise unrecorded. For this purpose, ONS require a sample of individuals to complete the online time use survey or a modal alternative (e.g., telephone interviewer) substitute diary for those without internet access or who prefer not to access online surveys. It is important to ensure UK Representability, through a probability-based sampling approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e017c0-3fb6-4cd7-9a4a-c00888e8c7b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,209 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2022 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e017c0-3fb6-4cd7-9a4a-c00888e8c7b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e017c0-3fb6-4cd7-9a4a-c00888e8c7b2
  2nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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