--- title: "Provision of MSc In Data Analytics for Government" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0790a92-bc24-4665-bcec-bdfc20c16ac2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0790a92-bc24-4665-bcec-bdfc20c16ac2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0790a92-bc24-4665-bcec-bdfc20c16ac2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0790a92-bc24-4665-bcec-bdfc20c16ac2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS" published: "2016-12-09" --- # Provision of MSc In Data Analytics for Government Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0790a92-bc24-4665-bcec-bdfc20c16ac2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0790a92-bc24-4665-bcec-bdfc20c16ac2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0790a92-bc24-4665-bcec-bdfc20c16ac2.json) ## Summary The Office for National Statistics is currently managing the tender process for the "Provision of MSc In Data Analytics for Government" project, classified under higher education services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to conclude on 31 January 2017. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1 August 2017 and last until 1 August 2021. This initiative aims to reduce the travel time for government staff by providing a flexible MSc programme which may be offered across various locations in the UK, including Wales, and in multiple formats. Suppliers expressing interest will receive notifications when tender documents are published, expected to occur following the OJEU notice verification during the week commencing 1 December 2016. This tender presents significant opportunities for universities and educational institutions specialising in adult education and analytics. The flexible nature of the MSc programme allows potential suppliers to cater to a diverse range of study options for government staff, making it attractive for organisations that can deliver educational services tailored to varying commitments. Businesses who can create, design, or deliver higher education services with a focus on data analytics will find this opportunity particularly suitable for establishing partnerships with the government sector, potentially leading to long-term contracts within public sector education frameworks. ## Notice The Office for National Statistics wishes to set up a framework agreement for development and delivery of an MSc in Data Analytics for Government. One of the key aims for the new MSc course is to reduce the travel time to and from University by Government staff. The MSc programme should be offered in different locations and could be delivered in different formats (e.g. five full days per week per module or across the standard academic semester), making it more accessible to all UK Government analytical staff. It has been agreed to adopt a new approach to the procurement process for this Masters programme. Universities will be invited by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to become a 'preferred supplier' of the Masters programme Framework, that contains the list of preferred suppliers. The study length is to be flexible, allowing Government staff to vary their study commitments between full-time , part-time, 1 to 5 years, with an option to suspend studies for up to 1 year. Tender documents will not be published until the OJEU notice has been published and verified by the OJEU publication team which is likely to be W/C 1st December. This project has been set up prior to issuing tender documentation to allow suppliers to express an interest in this opportunity. Suppliers that have expressed an interest in this project will receive automatic notification when tender documents become available. The tendering process will be completed through the e-sourcing portal, In-tend. Please use the link supplied in additional information. Additional information: Additional information on how to apply for this contract https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a0fd0a-02c6-4502-a1f4-2879c82d21dc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 1 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80300000 - Higher education services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2016 at 11:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a0fd0a-02c6-4502-a1f4-2879c82d21dc - 9 Dec 2016 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a0fd0a-02c6-4502-a1f4-2879c82d21dc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a0fd0a-02c6-4502-a1f4-2879c82d21dc 9th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61eadb5d-7074-4c27-81b3-746316212ca8 ITT Part 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09ccaf96-b8c3-4a98-8ae0-d31ebc1266f8 ITT Part 2 Project Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f30d3af-c2a8-4735-8146-b9d7cd3b7db3 ITT Part 3 - Terms and Conditions and Service Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ff6aaff-4bb9-45c4-887c-f58582b689b9 ITT Part 4 - Supplier Qualification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e3478a5-37b6-4825-b94f-18146bf5d5c0 ITT Part 5 - Evaluation Questions and Criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbdc7340-b043-4677-9666-361a8b6d8f1d ITT Part 5b - Pricing Model - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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