---
title: "Provision of Services of Dr James Brown to conduct a Labour Market Surveys Academic Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab07"
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buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Provision of Services of Dr James Brown to conduct a Labour Market Surveys Academic Review

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab07

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics is overseeing a procurement process titled "Provision of Services of Dr James Brown to conduct a Labour Market Surveys Academic Review." The primary aim is to provide external academic assurance to enhance the design and methodology of Labour Market Surveys. This tender falls within the services industry category and is situated in the UK. The procurement stage is currently at the contract amendment phase as of 2nd June 2026, following the initial award stage completed earlier on 5th May 2026. The contract period extends from 18th May 2026 to 17th August 2027, with a potential six-month extension available. The procurement method utilised was a direct, below-threshold approach without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis or consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in labour market research and academic reviews. Companies capable of offering in-depth technical consultancy can benefit from engaging in such governmental contracts, fostering relationships with central government entities like the Office for National Statistics. The contract awarded to The University of Sydney underscores the potential for collaboration with large-scale, capable suppliers and the possibility of extending the scope and duration of the contract, promoting business growth and stability.

## Notice

This is to continue the work set out through external academic assurance. This has already played a critical role in shaping and strengthening TLFS methodology, providing: A detailed review of TLFS design and performance, with key recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051875-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 17 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 12:13 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051875-2026
- 2 Jun 2026 at 08:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051690-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051875-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051690-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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