---
title: "Methodological Assurance Review Panel Member"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060495"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2026-01-13"
---

# Methodological Assurance Review Panel Member

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060495

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Office for National Statistics (ONS), a central government public authority based in Newport, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Methodological Assurance Review Panel Member," falls within the services industry category, specifically aimed at services furnished by business, professional, and specialist organisations. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the contract awarded on 13th January 2026. The project spans from 16th December 2025 to 31st July 2028, and the procurement method was below threshold with unspecified details. The main supplier contracted for this service is the University of Manchester.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing expert consultancy services, particularly those specialising in methodological assurance and review. The successful bid by the University of Manchester, a large-scale organisation, underscores the potential for academic institutions and specialist consultancy firms to gain sustainable development through such contracts. Businesses with strong capabilities in providing expert panel services and those looking to expand their footprint in central government projects in the UK would find this tender particularly beneficial for growth.

## Notice

Appointment of academic as Methodological Assurance Review Panel Member

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002627-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 12:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002627-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002627-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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