---
title: "Provision of Local Prices Data Collection for consumer price inflation statistics (CPI, CPIH, HCIs and RPI)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d81"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065d81"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065d81.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065d81.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2026-06-25"
---

# Provision of Local Prices Data Collection for consumer price inflation statistics (CPI, CPIH, HCIs and RPI)

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d81

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065d81)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065d81.json)

## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at exploring different delivery model options for the Provision of Local Prices Data Collection, essential for compiling consumer price inflation statistics, including CPI, CPIH, HCIs, and RPI. Positioned as a central government public authority, the ONS is seeking supplier input on potential service models via preliminary market engagement. The procurement pertains to services and covers various industry categories such as data services and software packages. It is set within the UK region, with interested parties invited to participate by providing feedback by 22nd July 2026. The ONS is considering the potential to insource parts of this currently outsourced service and is open to exploring innovative and flexible solutions from suppliers capable of enhancing data collection, quality assurance, and enabling technologies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in data services, software solutions, and market research. It offers a platform for suppliers to influence the ONS's future procurement strategy while showcasing their innovative capabilities in data handling, security, and continuous service improvement. Businesses involved in technology, particularly those focused on data integration and software development, are likely to find this engagement beneficial. Prospective suppliers have the chance to contribute novel solutions that could enhance operational efficiency and data quality, thereby supporting the ongoing transformation in how local price data is collected and managed in the UK.

## Notice

Provision of Local Prices Data Collection for consumer price inflation statistics (CPI, CPIH, HCIs and RPI) The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is looking to explore delivery model options for the collection of local price data across the UK. We are keen to understand what data collection and technology solutions are available. We would like to speak to suppliers to discuss their ideas for delivery models, as well as the benefits and limitations of these approaches.

### Planning Information

Introduction
Local Price Collection takes place across 141 UK locations through around 300 field collectors every month under the current operating model. The delivery of this service is currently fully outsourced to a commercial provider.
Local Price Collection is vital to produce Consumer Prices Index (CPI), Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH), Household Costs Indices (HCIs) and Retail Prices Index (RPI) statistics. These consumer price inflation statistics are important indicators of how the UK economy is performing. They are used in many ways by individuals, government, businesses, and academics. Inflation statistics impact on everyone, as they influence interest rates, tax allowances, benefits, pensions, savings rates, maintenance contracts, and many other payments.
The ONS is initiating preliminary market engagement ahead of the future procurement of Local Price Collection service delivery. We are exploring new delivery models, including the potential to insource some elements of the service, either from the outset or progressively over time.
The Contract structure and Procurement Strategy are yet to be decided, however to gauge capability we would welcome feedback from suppliers who can provide services to meet some or all of the following capabilities, either independently or as part of a consortium bid.
The information below outlines the aspects of each capability and the associated delivery requirements. It also flags how flexible the aspect is and where we would invite novel solutions from suppliers.
1 - Data Collection
(a) Delivery of data collection service
• Recruitment, training, and management of a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Oversight of operations involving hundreds of collectors undertaking one week of collection per month.
• Collection of item prices in outlets across specific locations
• Maintaining adherence to collection requirements
There is limited scope for flexibility in the delivery of this aspect.
(b) Quality Assurance of data and ensuring service continuity
• Compliance with key performance indicators to ensure complete and accurate data is delivered
• Commitment to quality indicators aligned with The Government Data Quality Framework
• Timely delivery of data to meet monthly processing schedules
• Establishing and maintaining robust quality controls
• Support ONS in service delivery risk management, business continuity, and delivery contingency planning
• Meet parallel run requirements during transition period
There is some flexibility in the delivery of this aspect beyond our minimum requirements.
(c) Innovation and continuous improvement throughout the lifetime of the contract
• Reviewing and enhancing processes to identify improvements including to data quality and operational efficiency for supplier and ONS benefit
• Remaining aware of innovative technologies and software, and collection methods to explore applications to benefit service delivery.
• Proactively produce plans and timelines to carry trials for future enhancements for example supporting transformation work. There is full scope for flexibility in the delivery of this aspect beyond our minimum requirements.
We would invite supplier solutions.
2 - Enabling technology
(a) Data handling, management, and security
• Ensuring awareness of security requirements and working alongside ONS security team to gain approval that meets expected standards of data and security governance
• Secure transfer of collected data through encrypted channels and controlled devices which adhere to legal and ONS requirements
• Integrate with ONS' existing cloud based pipelines, validation processes, and monthly schedules
(b) Software and device testing, integration and delivery
• Identifying appropriate software and devices to meet requirements provided by ONS
• Testing integration and usability of devices independently and in collaboration with ONS
There is considerable scope for flexibility for this aspect beyond our minimum requirements.
We would invite innovative supplier solutions.
As part of an information gathering exercise, we request that you complete the questions via Microsoft Forms. The answers to the questions will help to inform our procurement strategy.
Link (please copy and paste into your internet browser): 
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vweIB4LOiEa84A2BFoTcRuzVIZAO6PFIjAf2w5HIoSdUNE85UUdOQVQyRDZWWllZR1FKWkw1NVFNVy4u
Capability Assessment - Fill in form
We also welcome any interest in scheduling supplier sessions to discuss capability. Format/timing of the supplier sessions will be advised. Please indicate in your Microsoft Forms response whether you would like to engage in a supplier session.
Additional Information
This Exercise is NOT a pre-qualification or selection exercise and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process that may apply to any future potential procurement. It is intended to act as an awareness and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for suppliers to advise us on the extent to which they potentially can provide some or all the services that ONS may require, in order to help ONS with its future intentions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059682-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79330000 - Statistical services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 08:54 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059682-2026
- 22 Jun 2026 at 18:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058721-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 16:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017556-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059682-2026
  25th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058721-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017556-2026
  26th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vweIB4LOiEa84A2BFoTcRuzVIZAO6PFIjAf2w5HIoSdUNE85UUdOQVQyRDZWWllZR1FKWkw1NVFNVy4u
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065d81. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065d81.json.