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title: "Provision of social research evaluation services to ONS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0581b3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2025-08-05"
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# Provision of social research evaluation services to ONS

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0581b3

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), a central government public authority based in Newport, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for social research evaluation services. The tender, titled "Provision of social research evaluation services to ONS", falls under the services category, specifically targeting the social research services industry. With an anticipated contract period starting from 27 February 2026 and extending to 26 February 2030, the procurement aims to establish a framework agreement, with gross value expectations reaching £3,240,000. Interested parties should note key future communication dates, including a planned notice date on 1 September 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social research and evaluation to partner with a significant national authority such as the ONS. Companies offering comprehensive social research services, particularly those adept in evaluation and training, will find this tender an excellent avenue for business expansion. Additionally, businesses experienced in managing large-scale service contracts with central government entities could leverage this opportunity to consolidate their market position and enhance their portfolio of governmental service contracts.

## Notice

Provision of social research evaluation services and evaluation training services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046194-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 13:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046194-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046194-2025
  5th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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