Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Government Buildings, Cardiff Road
Contact
Jeremy Edwards
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Office for National Statistics
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Delivery models for professional services and support
Reference number
PU-22-0039
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Across ONS we have been testing differing third party support in a wide range of operational and business areas that have needed professional support. This has included exploring proof of concept models alongside more established delivery models for professional services and contingent labour. The lessons learned from these models will build ONS’ Professional Services and Contingent Labour Strategy which we are aiming to get agreed internally by the end of July 2021 to meet our preferred procurement publication date.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As part of the development of the strategy, ONS will finalise its preferred procurement route and will revise/reissue this notice if it is appropriate to do so.Historically, ONS has made use of public sector Frameworks in this area. However, due to some of the specialist roles that ONS require an open procurement may be more suitable. Additionally, in developing the Strategy ONS may identify that operational areas have very differing requirements and we are prepared to look at a lotting structure to meet those needs.
two.2.14) Additional information
If appropriate, the Authority will hold a market engagement event with potential suppliers to provide further information to potential suppliers on our requirement. The date will be announced prior to the issue to the tender.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 September 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes