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title: "Scoping and Design of Utility Trade Network"
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# Scoping and Design of Utility Trade Network

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff178c8f-842e-4286-85f5-8d3d40909087

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Scoping and Design of Utility Trade Network" is conducted by the Office for National Statistics, located in Newport, Wales. This tender falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and has been completed with the award formally published on 18th March 2022. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, with the contract period commencing from 1st March 2022 and concluding on 1st June 2022. The tender period ended on 28th February 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in community and social services, particularly those with expertise in data analysis, operational insights, and governance. Businesses well-positioned to compete may include those providing innovative research solutions, data integration services, or consultancy in government operations. Engaging with this contract helps these organisations scale their capabilities while contributing to public sector initiatives aimed at enhancing data accessibility and promoting 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 1)scoping key sections (industry sectors) to be tested, 2) tracking the value chains to populate taxonomy for selected products, 3) mapping and integrating related innovative research programmes across CE-Hub and 4) preparations required to enable government to convene/co-ordinate/lead a pre-competitive space and apply suitable data governance to address data accessibility and transparency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78ccfb3-eeb4-4da4-9ddd-7641f2d05ae1 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 1 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,880 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78ccfb3-eeb4-4da4-9ddd-7641f2d05ae1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78ccfb3-eeb4-4da4-9ddd-7641f2d05ae1
  18th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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