--- title: "Provision of Research into the Lived Experiences of Roma People" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049944" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049944" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049944.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049944.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS" published: "2024-09-09" --- # Provision of Research into the Lived Experiences of Roma People Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049944 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049944) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049944.json) ## Summary The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is in the tender stage for the procurement of qualitative research services titled "Provision of Research into the Lived Experiences of Roma People". This open procedure targets the research services industry, classified under CPV code 73110000. The project will cover locations in England and Wales, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 30th September 2024 at 12:00 PM (BST). The total contract value is £200,000, and the contract duration is 240 days, beginning shortly after the submission deadline. Interested suppliers must register and submit their bids electronically via the ONS's e-tendering portal. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research, particularly those experienced in working with marginalised communities. Businesses adept at recruiting and managing peer researchers, conducting in-depth interviews, and ensuring data protection and research ethics compliance will be well-suited for this project. Additionally, companies with established networks within civil society organisations in the specified regions will find themselves at a competitive advantage. The project’s emphasis on comprehensive data collection and close collaboration with the ONS makes it an excellent growth opportunity for research firms looking to expand their portfolios within the public sector. ## Notice The Contracting Authority 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. Suppliers will need to register on the Authority's e-tendering portal here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home to access the tender documentation and participate in the procurement. Please follow the above Intend link and search for the ITT; 'Provision of Research into the Lived Experiences of Roma People'. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Contracting Authority 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028811-2024 | | 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 | 9 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | 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 - 9 Sep 2024 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028811-2024 ## 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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