--- title: "Provision of Research into the Lived Experiences of Roma People" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048863" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048863" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048863.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048863.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PROVISION OF RESEARCH INTO THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF ROMA PEOPLE" published: "2024-08-07" --- # Provision of Research into the Lived Experiences of Roma People Buyer: PROVISION OF RESEARCH INTO THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF ROMA PEOPLE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048863 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048863) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048863.json) ## Summary The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is planning to conduct a one-stage procurement process titled "Provision of Research into the Lived Experiences of Roma People." The industry category for this tender is research services, focusing on qualitative research to understand the Roma community's lived experiences in England and Wales. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date slated for 9th September 2024. Interested suppliers must register on the ONS e-tendering portal to participate. The research will be carried out in 3-4 locations in England and 1-2 in Wales, with a total estimated value of £200,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research, cultural studies, and community engagement. Suitable candidates would include research agencies with experience in social and community research, especially those familiar with working alongside civil society organisations. Companies that can provide high-quality data collection, translation, and adherence to rigorous ethical guidelines will be well-placed to benefit from this procurement. The project's scope involves working with Roma community members as peer researchers, making it ideal for organisations focused on participatory research methodologies and inclusive practices. ## Notice We are seeking a Supplier to conduct qualitative research to understand the lived experiences of Roma people in England and Wales, exploring culture, identity, needs and interactions with services. The Supplier will work with Civil Society Organisations in 3-4 locations in England and 1-2 in Wales to recruit peer researchers and research participants, ensuring their safety and welfare. The peer researchers will be Roma community members who will conduct in-depth interviews with approximately 60 Roma participants aged 14 and above using creative methods, and 4-6 focus groups. They will be required to attend an ONS workshop exploring these techniques in the context of our research. The Supplier will be responsible for co-ordination of data collection and the delivery of translated and quality assured interview and focus group transcripts, ensuring regular communication with the ONS and adherence to data protection requirements and research ethics guidance. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We are seeking a Supplier to conduct qualitative research to understand the lived experiences of Roma people in England and Wales, exploring culture, identity, needs and interactions with services. The Supplier will work with Civil Society Organisations in 3-4 locations in England and 1-2 in Wales to recruit peer researchers and research participants, ensuring their safety and welfare. The peer researchers will be Roma community members who will conduct in-depth interviews with approximately 60 Roma participants aged 14 and above using creative methods, and 4-6 focus groups. They will be required to attend an ONS workshop exploring these techniques in the context of our research. The Supplier will be responsible for co-ordination of data collection and the delivery of translated and quality assured interview and focus group transcripts, ensuring regular communication with the ONS and adherence to data protection requirements and research ethics guidance. They will also provide their input into the research, including through feedback on research materials, design and data interpretation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024816-2024 | | 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 | 7 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | PROVISION OF RESEARCH INTO THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF ROMA PEOPLE | | Locality | NEWPORT | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2024 at 10:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024816-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ons.gov.uk/ - 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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