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title: "SSD Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc1f77df-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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# SSD Framework Agreement

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc1f77df-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has completed a tender process for the "SSD Framework Agreement," amounting to £6 million, designated for organisations experienced in delivering large-scale social surveys. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on market research and statistics, with a contract period extending from 25 April 2016 to 24 April 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 14 January 2016. The project serves various delivery addresses across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other locations in Europe and beyond.

This award presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in market and economic research. Businesses that possess robust research capabilities and experience in conducting large-scale surveys would be particularly well-suited to compete, including academic institutions, research consultancies, and firms recognised for their expertise in social research methodologies. Engaging in this framework agreement could expand a company’s portfolio and enable collaboration with ONS and potentially other government departments.

## Notice

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) will operate a framework agreement with organisations and individuals with appropriate experience and expertise to enable the successful delivery and completion of large scale social surveys either funded and commissioned internally or externally with other Government Departments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424fcc88-fb77-44e1-8956-f53f9fd67712 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2016 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2016 - 24 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | 17 |
| Supplier names | BEAUFORT RESEARCH; BOSTOCK MARKETING GROUP LTD TRADING AS BMG RESEARCH; BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT; C A DESIGNS; CARDIFF UNIVERSITY; INDEPENDENT SOCIAL RESEARCH; MARKETING AND OPINION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL TRADING AS IPSOS MO; NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH; NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY; OPINION RESEARCH SERVICES; RAND ASSOCIATES CONSULTANCY SERVICES; TECHMODAL; TNS; UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON; UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM; UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71315000 - Building services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424fcc88-fb77-44e1-8956-f53f9fd67712

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424fcc88-fb77-44e1-8956-f53f9fd67712
  1st June 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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