--- title: "GSS Conference Sponsorship - Early Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83d68f5e-d426-4152-939a-2d2ce32b53c2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83d68f5e-d426-4152-939a-2d2ce32b53c2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83d68f5e-d426-4152-939a-2d2ce32b53c2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83d68f5e-d426-4152-939a-2d2ce32b53c2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS" published: "2019-05-21" --- # GSS Conference Sponsorship - Early Market Engagement Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83d68f5e-d426-4152-939a-2d2ce32b53c2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83d68f5e-d426-4152-939a-2d2ce32b53c2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83d68f5e-d426-4152-939a-2d2ce32b53c2.json) ## Summary The procurement process is for the "GSS Conference Sponsorship - Early Market Engagement," initiated by the Office for National Statistics located in Newport, United Kingdom. The event is scheduled to take place at the Sheraton Hotel in Edinburgh on 1 and 2 October 2019, with a tender period that ends on 3 June 2019. This open procedure tender facilitates sponsorship opportunities linked to the theme "Our statistics, today's issues." The main industry category is services, with a focus on IT services, consulting, software development, and support. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in data science, statistical analysis, and relevant consultancy services to gain visibility among key government stakeholders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative products or solutions aligned with the conference theme are encouraged to participate. Various sponsorship packages, including Event Official Partner and Event Partner, allow businesses to showcase their expertise, gain insight from public sector attendees, and expand their network within the government community. ## Notice EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT NOTICE - The 2019 Government Statistical Service (GSS) Conference will be taking place at the Sheraton Hotel in Edinburgh on the 1 and 2 October. The theme of this year's conference is "Our statistics, today's issues", where the main focus is around Government data informing public debate and shaping policy through evidence-based decision making. The conference will be an opportunity to engage with the UK's government community of statistical experts and data scientists which work across a variety of organisations. Sponsors will have the opportunity to share their products and present examples of excellence in their field, as well as gaining meaningful insight and feedback from potential users or customers. The first GSS Awards will also be held at this year's conference recognising the excellent work being done across the GSS. This Early Market Engagement notice is the opportunity to express an interest to Sponsor the GSS event. GSS are looking for Sponsors that have a links to the conference theme of 'Our statistics, today's issues', statistics or data science. There are a number of packages available including * Event Official Partner * Event Partner Sponsors of Gold, Silver and Bronze packages * Exhibitor Further information on the packages can be found in the attachment document within In-Tend. For further information on the event please logon to the GSS website : https://gss.civilservice.gov.uk/events/government-statistical-service-gss-conference-2019/#day-2 To register an interest to sponsor this event, please register/log in to the ONS In-Tend portal through the link below. On the In-Tend portal you must "opt-in" to the conference advert AND indicate via correspondence which package/s you're interested in. If there are any queries, please use the correspondence functionality within In-Tend. Interested parties must Opt-in by 12:00pm 3rd June 2019. Only those parties that opt-in via In-Tend at this stage will be considered. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05585d02-df0c-4a12-9a94-6e94ef146e68 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 2 Oct 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 - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98100000 - Membership organisation services - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 21 May 2019 at 14:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05585d02-df0c-4a12-9a94-6e94ef146e68 - 20 May 2019 at 11:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05585d02-df0c-4a12-9a94-6e94ef146e68 - 20 May 2019 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05585d02-df0c-4a12-9a94-6e94ef146e68 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05585d02-df0c-4a12-9a94-6e94ef146e68 21st May 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://gss.civilservice.gov.uk/events/government-statistical-service-gss-conference-2019/#day-2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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