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title: "Delivery models for professional services and support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bb21"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS (ONS)"
published: "2021-06-11"
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# Delivery models for professional services and support

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS (ONS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bb21

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is initiating a planned procurement process titled "Delivery models for professional services and support," classified under general management consultancy services. With an estimated value of £500,000, this tender is part of a strategy development phase, aiming for internal agreement by the end of July 2021. The ONS intends to explore professional support models, potentially leading to both an open procurement and a lotting structure to accommodate various operational needs. A market engagement event may also be held for potential suppliers, with the next key date being a future notice on 1st September 2021.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in developing and implementing professional services strategies. Businesses specialising in management consultancy and contingent labour services would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially if they have a track record of adapting to diverse client needs and innovative delivery models. The ONS's approach indicates a preference for collaboration and flexibility, making this a potential avenue for growth in the consulting sector.

## Notice

Across ONS we have been testing differing third party support in a wide range of operational and business areas that have needed professional support. This has included exploring proof of concept models alongside more established delivery models for professional services and contingent labour. The lessons learned from these models will build ONS' Professional Services and Contingent Labour Strategy which we are aiming to get agreed internally by the end of July 2021 to meet our preferred procurement publication date.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the development of the strategy, ONS will finalise its preferred procurement route and will revise/reissue this notice if it is appropriate to do so.Historically, ONS has made use of public sector Frameworks in this area. However, due to some of the specialist roles that ONS require an open procurement may be more suitable. Additionally, in developing the Strategy ONS may identify that operational areas have very differing requirements and we are prepared to look at a lotting structure to meet those needs. Additional information: If appropriate, the Authority will hold a market engagement event with potential suppliers to provide further information to potential suppliers on our requirement. The date will be announced prior to the issue to the tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013230-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS (ONS) |
| Locality | GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, CARDIFF ROAD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 14:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013230-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ons.gov.uk

## Provenance

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