--- title: "Expressions of Interest for Level 5 qualification in Statistics" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b8b0a4f-6ad2-45c2-8e20-e8f4bd03197c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b8b0a4f-6ad2-45c2-8e20-e8f4bd03197c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b8b0a4f-6ad2-45c2-8e20-e8f4bd03197c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b8b0a4f-6ad2-45c2-8e20-e8f4bd03197c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS" published: "2017-06-15" --- # Expressions of Interest for Level 5 qualification in Statistics Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b8b0a4f-6ad2-45c2-8e20-e8f4bd03197c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b8b0a4f-6ad2-45c2-8e20-e8f4bd03197c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b8b0a4f-6ad2-45c2-8e20-e8f4bd03197c.json) ## Summary The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Expressions of Interest for Level 5 qualification in Statistics." This initiative falls under the education and training services category. ONS is seeking capable providers to engage in a contract initially anticipated to commence in June 2017, with a new contract set to begin in September 2017 and lasting for one year, with possible extensions. The engagement end date is set for 23 February 2018. The ONS is located in Newport, Wales, at Government Buildings, Cardiff Road, NP10 8XG. This tender presents an opportunity for training and educational service providers, particularly those specialising in statistical qualifications and data science, to expand their business offerings in the UK market. Providers who can demonstrate expertise in delivering a Level 5 qualification in Statistics, along with an understanding of analytical skills development and programming in cloud environments, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, organisations with experience in collaborating with government and academic institutions to enhance analytical capabilities may find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth. ## Notice Office for National Statistics (ONS) are seeking Expressions of Interest from providers who have the capability and capacity to undertake a contract for the Provision of a Level 5 qualification in Statistics, and wish to take part in a potential procurement exercise. The procurement is likely to commence in June 2017 and the new contract is due to begin in September 2017. The contract term will be for an initial one year term with a possibility to extend further. The Government Statistical Service (GSS) Capability team develops and promotes the tools and guidance to empower people to build their analytical capability. We collaborate with other analytical professions in government and academic institutions to create a cadre of analytic staff to blend statistical methods with data science. The Data Science branch focuses on developing peoples understanding of programming and its applications in a cloud environment. It also builds on analytical skills in structured and unstructured datasets, data mining and data analysis. The GSS has offered the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) Higher Certificate in Statistics to members of staff requiring a Level 5 qualification in Statistics as part of the Analytical Learning Pathway. A Level 5 qualification in Statistics is essential and underpins learning at higher levels. From September 2017, the RSS Higher Certificate in Statistics will no longer be offered by the RSS. This has resulted in a gap for a Level 5 qualification in Statistics; hence ONS is approaching the market for a Level 5 qualification in Statistics to be provided from September 2017. In 2016/17, there were 14 new enrolments for the RSS Higher Certificate. From 2017 onwards, we are expecting a similar number to enrol for an equivalent qualification. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest in this requirement, please email the contact as shown. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab89f00-510e-4f34-a807-762b9363a23e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 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 | Cancelled | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2017 at 14:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab89f00-510e-4f34-a807-762b9363a23e - 11 May 2017 at 14:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b71387-7156-4e72-9792-50c9f5ec3f5b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab89f00-510e-4f34-a807-762b9363a23e 15th June 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b71387-7156-4e72-9792-50c9f5ec3f5b 11th May 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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