--- title: "Provision of Services relating to the Development of a Child Abuse Questionnaire and Safeguarding Procedures" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036500" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-036500" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036500.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036500.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS" published: "2022-09-01" --- # Provision of Services relating to the Development of a Child Abuse Questionnaire and Safeguarding Procedures Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036500 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-036500) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036500.json) ## Summary The Office for National Statistics has issued a tender for the provision of services related to designing questionnaires and safeguarding procedures for child abuse. The procurement process is in the active stage, with a contract value of £275,000 GBP. The deadline for tender submissions is October 17, 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on November 14, 2022, and end on January 31, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and electronic and written submissions are accepted. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research services and safeguarding procedures to bid for a contract with the Office for National Statistics. Companies with expertise in designing questionnaires for varied age groups and implementing effective safeguarding procedures are well-suited to compete. The project requires collaboration with key participant groups and stakeholders to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals. Interested parties should review the detailed requirements and submit their proposals by the specified deadline. ## Notice The aim of this research is to design two questionnaires and an appropriate safeguarding procedure. This will be based on topic knowledge, user requirements, cognitive testing with key participant groups, and engagement with topic experts and stakeholders. The requirement is defined as two questionnaires as it is essential prevalence estimates are produced for children aged 11 to 17 years and adults aged 18 to 25 years. However, we recognise there may be variations in the questionnaire across ages within these groups, such as the questions and survey text. Alongside this, an appropriate safeguarding procedure should be designed which successfully contributes to ensuring the participants are safe from others who may put them at significant risk of harm. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aim of this research is to design two questionnaires and an appropriate safeguarding procedure. This will be based on topic knowledge, user requirements, cognitive testing with key participant groups, and engagement with topic experts and stakeholders. The requirement is defined as two questionnaires as it is essential prevalence estimates are produced for children aged 11 to 17 years and adults aged 18 to 25 years. However, we recognise there may be variations in the questionnaire across ages within these groups, such as the questions and survey text. Alongside this, an appropriate safeguarding procedure should be designed which successfully contributes to ensuring the participants are safe from others who may put them at significant risk of harm. ONS will be establishing a steering group to ensure stakeholders and key topic experts are consulted in the design and approach. The terms of reference for the group will be designed by ONS and the chair and secretariat (for example, hosting and minute taking) will also be provided by ONS. It is desirable that the supplier will be able to help recruit for the group based on their connections with experts in the field and collaborate with ONS in using this group to ensure a successful outcome for the project. Potential suppliers are encouraged to set out their ability to do so in their bid. The research has been split into two parts, A, and B. Although they focus on different aspects, the two parts of research are not independent of each other as they will need to be approached simultaneously to ensure the survey questions provide information needed for appropriate safeguarding to be administered. For part A, two final questionnaires should be provided that have undergone cognitive testing with key participant groups. The final deliverable includes a report detailing the: -text within the survey, such as the introduction to the survey and topics (which may vary by age) -questions (which may vary by age) -question ordering and routing (which may vary by age) -survey length -adaptations to include those with SEND -derivations needed between questions to produce the required prevalence estimates For part B, a safeguarding procedure should be provided in relation to part A. The final deliverable includes a report outlining the safeguarding procedure detailing: -any variations in its application across the devolved nations and encompassing regions -any variations in its application across the different modes and ages -the risks associated with the procedures -operational requirements for its implementation For both parts (A and B), the final report should also include: -feedback from the engagement with the steering group to provide evidence that the questionnaires and safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose -evidence (including feedback from NSDEC) that the questions and safeguarding procedures would likely receive ethical approval when taken forward for the pilot -findings from qualitative research or testing to provide evidence that the questionnaires and safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose -reasoning behind the development -recommendations for any further testing needed as part of a pilot Please see Attachment 3- Statement of Requirements for more detailed information regarding the deliverables and information reporting, such as interim reports. This document can be viewed once registered on the In-Tend portal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024531-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £275,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 1 Sep 2022 at 17:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024531-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home - https://www.ons.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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