---
title: "Provision of a time-boxed Alpha to explore alternative solutions for surveys and their operations"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc57135d-1917-464c-97bb-18dcc721a01e"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc57135d-1917-464c-97bb-18dcc721a01e"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc57135d-1917-464c-97bb-18dcc721a01e.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc57135d-1917-464c-97bb-18dcc721a01e.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2025-05-13"
---

# Provision of a time-boxed Alpha to explore alternative solutions for surveys and their operations

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc57135d-1917-464c-97bb-18dcc721a01e

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc57135d-1917-464c-97bb-18dcc721a01e)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc57135d-1917-464c-97bb-18dcc721a01e.json)

## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) pertains to the "Provision of a time-boxed Alpha to explore alternative solutions for surveys and their operations". Categorised under Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services, this procurement falls within the goods sector and is located in Newport, Wales, with a postal code of NP10 8XG. The process employed a selective procurement method, specifically using a restricted procedure above the threshold. The award stage has been completed, with Esynergy Solutions Limited securing the contract. Important dates include the contract period, which runs from 6th May 2025 to 6th August 2025, and the award notice was published on 13th May 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in information systems and technology strategy. Companies specialising in strategic planning and reviews will find this opportunity especially appealing, and it is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the procurement's eligibility criteria. Partnering with the ONS on this project could enable businesses to expand their portfolios in public sector work and gain valuable experience in strategic technological solutions development.

## Notice

Provision of a time-boxed, alpha to explore alternative solutions for ONS surveys and their operations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b091df2-ac64-4e66-b898-1a96ce8b513b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2025 - 6 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £610,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £610,000 |
| 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 | ESYNERGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b091df2-ac64-4e66-b898-1a96ce8b513b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b091df2-ac64-4e66-b898-1a96ce8b513b
  13th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc57135d-1917-464c-97bb-18dcc721a01e. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc57135d-1917-464c-97bb-18dcc721a01e.json.