--- title: "Feasibility Study: usability of local authority data for future statistics on unpaid care and/or disability" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92d1a947-aa1b-43f1-b119-9f11916305b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92d1a947-aa1b-43f1-b119-9f11916305b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92d1a947-aa1b-43f1-b119-9f11916305b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92d1a947-aa1b-43f1-b119-9f11916305b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS" published: "2024-08-29" --- # Feasibility Study: usability of local authority data for future statistics on unpaid care and/or disability Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92d1a947-aa1b-43f1-b119-9f11916305b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92d1a947-aa1b-43f1-b119-9f11916305b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92d1a947-aa1b-43f1-b119-9f11916305b2.json) ## Summary The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is initiating a procurement process for a feasibility study on the usability of local authority data for future statistics on unpaid care and/or disability. This study falls under the industry category of Research Services (CPV code 73110000) and is conducted through an open procedure. The contract’s lifecycle includes an intended start date of 21 October 2024, with completion by 31 March 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30 September 2024 at 12:00 PM BST. The ONS, located in Newport, United Kingdom, invites bids from suitably qualified organisations to examine existing data sources, assess measurement completeness, quality assurance processes, and provide strategic recommendations for scaling the use of this data to national levels. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in administrative data analysis, research services, and data linkage strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Organisations with expertise in needs assessment forms, carer’s assessments, blue badge applications, and similar administrative datasets will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. By participating, businesses can gain valuable experience in high-impact official statistics production, broaden their portfolio, and establish a presence in public sector research services, fostering potential long-term collaboration with ONS and similar entities. ## Notice For population and migration statistics, the Office for National Statistics is developing use of new data sources and methods, is seeking to continuously improve the quality of our outputs (find out more about our proposed transformation on this page). We aim to develop a system that is sustainable and future proof and deliver a broad, flexible range of outputs and products that respond to user needs and questions of the day. The use of rich administrative data provides an exciting opportunity to evolve these statistics. While some population characteristics and outcomes have a mature coverage by administrative data sources, others require in-depth assessment and examination of different options. We have initiated a program of work that will examine the available data sources and potential strategies to produce admin-based statistics on disability and unpaid care. ONS is seeking to procure a feasibility study from an organisation on the usability of local authority or commercial data holdings within statistics on disability and unpaid care. Little is known about the potential local authority data holdings may have to offer to produce statistics on (unpaid) carers and/or disabled people. This procurement intends to enable a knowledge transfer to develop strategies to produce high quality and useful official statistics about our population and society that decision makers, businesses and citizens so urgently need. Requirements are that the feasibility study should provide insights into, at a minimum: o Data sources and measurement o What administrative data sources provide potential to meet the aims outlined above. Examples of data sources that could be considered are needs assessment forms, carer's assessments, blue badge applications, certificate for visual impairments, o Measurement of characteristics within the dataset o Completeness of data (coverage across different population groups) o Describe data collection methods and quality assurance process and any potential issues. o What statistics could be produced from the data and how they would compare to Census 2021 outputs on the topic. o Limitations o Linkage and scalability o Whether there is consent to link with other data sources such as an admin-based population spine. o Whether there are variables in the dataset that can be used as linkage keys. o Whether there is potential to scale the use of this data towards national levels o Recommendations o Any recommendations to improve data collection to enable future use within statistical data production. Additional information: How to register Please register on ONS's e-tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home . You will then be able to 'express an interest' in this project (all current projects can be found under 'Current Tenders'). Please ensure that your bid is submitted electronically via the In-tend portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c6e247-96c3-469e-b062-824e08a905e6 | | 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | 16 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 29 Aug 2024 at 11:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c6e247-96c3-469e-b062-824e08a905e6 - 28 Aug 2024 at 12:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c6e247-96c3-469e-b062-824e08a905e6 - 28 Aug 2024 at 12:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c6e247-96c3-469e-b062-824e08a905e6 - 28 Aug 2024 at 11:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c6e247-96c3-469e-b062-824e08a905e6 - 28 Aug 2024 at 11:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c6e247-96c3-469e-b062-824e08a905e6 - 28 Aug 2024 at 11:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c6e247-96c3-469e-b062-824e08a905e6 - 28 Aug 2024 at 11:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c6e247-96c3-469e-b062-824e08a905e6 - 28 Aug 2024 at 11:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c6e247-96c3-469e-b062-824e08a905e6 - 16 Jul 2024 at 11:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c6e247-96c3-469e-b062-824e08a905e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c6e247-96c3-469e-b062-824e08a905e6 16th July 2024 - Early engagement 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/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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