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title: "Applying Bayesian Material Flow Analysis Methodology"
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# Applying Bayesian Material Flow Analysis Methodology

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2a6ae45-cded-4d35-b7ee-b9f1858f1e8e

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## Summary

The recent procurement process was conducted by the Office for National Statistics for the project titled "Applying Bayesian Material Flow Analysis Methodology". This contract falls under the data services category and is located in Newport, Wales. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, which was completed on 27th April 2022. The contract period commenced on 19th April 2022 and is set to conclude on 18th December 2022. The awarded value of the contract is £75,000, aimed at addressing critical data needs across government operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in data analysis, statistical methodologies, or consultancy services. Businesses that can leverage their expertise in operational data insights and demonstrate the ability to facilitate collaboration across various sectors would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on enriching governmental data with advanced methodologies, such as Bayesian Material Flow Analysis, opens avenues for innovative solutions that can contribute to societal goals like energy efficiency and transparency.

## Notice

IDS-Phase C programme is required to address cross government operational and commercial data needs. The ability to access operational and commercially sensitive data that supplement government data will provide enriched, live-streaming insights across industry sectors and cross government departments for public good. The proposed contract outputs will include applicability of newly published research method namely 'Bayesian MFA methodology' in solving 1) filling in data gaps 2) aggregate and dis-aggregate process and sub-processes in value chain 3) ability to rank missing variables based on statistical importance 4) ability to persuade commercial competitive organization to work together for better accessibility and transparency for a common goals (e.g, fuel poverty, child/forced labour, lower carbon emissions, mitigate risks in emerging geo-political in the UK)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be521e0d-6b15-4bc5-b848-5bee26c006f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2022 - 18 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | I C CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2022 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be521e0d-6b15-4bc5-b848-5bee26c006f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be521e0d-6b15-4bc5-b848-5bee26c006f2
  27th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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