---
title: "Social Research Evaluation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ec8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Social Research Evaluation Services

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ec8

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of Social Research Evaluation Services. This planned procurement falls under the services category and involves offering both research evaluation services and evaluation training to the buying organisation. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published on 21st May 2026. With an estimated contract value of £3,600,000 (gross value £4,320,000), the contract period is planned to commence on 27th February 2027 and conclude on 26th February 2031. The central government authority, located in Newport, UK, is inviting interested parties to prepare for the upcoming notice anticipated on 1st September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social research and evaluation services to collaborate with a key governmental body. Organisations with expertise in delivering comprehensive research services will find this tender particularly beneficial for bolstering their portfolio. Companies that specialise in training services, particularly within the public sector, are also well-suited to compete for this opportunity, facilitating long-term business growth and increased market presence within central government contracts. The procurement method allows businesses to enter strategically into the public sector services domain, leveraging existing capabilities to enhance their organisational influence and client base.

## Notice

Provision of Social research Evaluation Services and Evaluation training Services to ONS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046923-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2027 - 26 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 10:22 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046923-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046923-2026
  21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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