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title: "Provision of Services of Dr Ray Chambers to conduct a Labour Market Surveys Academic Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad93"
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published: "2026-06-04"
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# Provision of Services of Dr Ray Chambers to conduct a Labour Market Surveys Academic Review

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad93

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## Summary

In a procurement process conducted by the Office for National Statistics, the contract titled "Provision of Services of Dr Ray Chambers to conduct a Labour Market Surveys Academic Review" falls under the industry category of information systems or technology strategic review and planning services. The procurement process, which reached the award stage on 4th June 2026, focused on providing a thorough review of TLFS design and performance, coupled with significant recommendations. This contract was awarded directly without competition as it was below the threshold. The services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2028, with a potential six-month extension available. The contract is valued at £36,000 gross.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic reviews of information systems or technology. SMEs in particular, like ANALYTECON PTY LTD, which secured the contract, could find such procurement processes beneficial for growth. Companies offering expert consultancy services and having a proven track record in academic reviews or market analysis would be particularly suited to compete in similar tenders. Given the direct procurement method applied here, smaller businesses can leverage their specialised expertise and competitive pricing to secure future contracts with the Office for National Statistics and similar central government authorities.

## 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/052832-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 12:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052832-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052832-2026
  4th 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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