--- title: "Provision of UK Estimates of Investment in Intangible Assets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9832aed6-b877-4e21-a0c3-7abae89f6ba2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9832aed6-b877-4e21-a0c3-7abae89f6ba2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9832aed6-b877-4e21-a0c3-7abae89f6ba2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9832aed6-b877-4e21-a0c3-7abae89f6ba2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS" published: "2017-03-23" --- # Provision of UK Estimates of Investment in Intangible Assets Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9832aed6-b877-4e21-a0c3-7abae89f6ba2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9832aed6-b877-4e21-a0c3-7abae89f6ba2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9832aed6-b877-4e21-a0c3-7abae89f6ba2.json) ## Summary The Office for National Statistics is seeking proposals for the "Provision of UK Estimates of Investment in Intangible Assets." This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically classified under statistical services (CPV code 79330000). The tender is currently in the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 21 April 2017. The successful contractor will commence work on 8 May 2017, and the contract is expected to last until 21 August 2017. The total contract value is estimated at £25,000, and proposals must be submitted through the open procurement method via the in-tend e-sourcing portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in statistical analysis, economic research, or data methodology. Companies focusing on intangible asset investment, particularly in sectors such as software development, cultural production, and innovative services like entertainment and design, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to contribute to important national assessments while fostering business growth in an emerging market area. ## Notice The core requirements of this project is to produce estimates of Intangible investment in the UK for 2015, replicating the current methodology developed by Goodridge, Haskel and Wallis, Imperial College London (2014). In particular the project should include * Producing annual estimates of intangible asset investment, using current methodology developed by Imperial College London; * Providing a detailed guide of the current methodology to estimate intangible asset investment; * Proposing any key methodological improvements for ONS to incorporate into future development work, in particular in the areas of Entertainment, Literary and Artistic Originals (including the Games industry), and Software and Databases. Current methodology The methodology used to derive the estimates should be consistent with estimates developed by Goodridge, Haskel and Wallis, Imperial College London (2014). This uses a conceptual Upstream-Downstream Framework, as applied in Corrado, Goodridge and Haskel (2011). The measurement approach is designed to be consistent with the UK National Accounts and official measures of output, income and expenditure. Following Corrado, Hulton and Sichel (2005), the categories of assets to be estimated are: * Computerised information and databases (own account software and purchased software) * Innovative property (scientific R&D, R&D in social sciences and humanities, financial product Innovation, Design, Artistic Originals, Mineral Exploration) * Economic Competencies (Branding, Training, Organisational) Further details of the methodology used previously can be found in the following papers. Goodridge, P., J. Haskel, et al. (2012). "UK Innovation Index: productivity and growth in UK industries." Goodridge, P., J. Haskel, et al. (2014) "Estimating UK investment in intangible assets and Intellectual Property Rights" Timing and output ONS expects the project to be carried out in two parts. The first part would be to produce the annual estimates of intangible asset investment and an accompanying written report. The report will present the latest estimates and should include the conceptual and methodological approach taken, data collection and analysis, results and conclusions. The second part would be to produce a detailed guide outlining the measurement framework used and recommendations for methodological improvements. The guide should include information on data sources used and methodological approach for individual assets. This will enable ONS to take forward further development and production of measures of Intangible investment in 2018. The successful bidder will be required to provide progress updates throughout the duration of the project highlighting any key findings or issues that may have a bearing on the project achieving a successful outcome. The BIDDER will also be expected to present their findings at the end of the project at the ONS offices in Newport. Additional information: The ONS use in-tend as its e-sourcing portal. All interested parties should register to in-tend using the link attached. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df4f01c-b807-433a-ab91-2bb5aed77029 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 May 2017 - 21 Aug 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79330000 - Statistical services ## Release History - 23 Mar 2017 at 11:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df4f01c-b807-433a-ab91-2bb5aed77029 - 23 Mar 2017 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df4f01c-b807-433a-ab91-2bb5aed77029 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4df4f01c-b807-433a-ab91-2bb5aed77029 23rd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec417811-3797-4f75-9bf9-4b0513101d9a SOR UK Estimates of Investment in Intangible Assets - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home In-tend e-sourcing portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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