Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Office for National Statistics
Government Buildings, Cardiff Road
Newport
NP10 8XG
UK
Contact person: Commercial Services
E-mail: clare.jones@ons.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.ons.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.ons.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Non Departmental Body
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Services relating to the Development of a Child Abuse Questionnaire and Safeguarding Procedures
Reference number: PU-23-0084
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73110000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The aim of this research is to design two questionnaires and an appropriate safeguarding procedure. This will be based on topic knowledge, user requirements, cognitive testing with key participant groups, and engagement with topic experts and stakeholders. The requirement is defined as two questionnaires as it is essential prevalence estimates are produced for children aged 11 to 17 years and adults aged 18 to 25 years. However, we recognise there may be variations in the questionnaire across ages within these groups, such as the questions and survey text. Alongside this, an appropriate safeguarding procedure should be designed which successfully contributes to ensuring the participants are safe from others who may put them at significant risk of harm.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
275 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of this research is to design two questionnaires and an appropriate safeguarding procedure. This will be based on topic knowledge, user requirements, cognitive testing with key participant groups, and engagement with topic experts and stakeholders. The requirement is defined as two questionnaires as it is essential prevalence estimates are produced for children aged 11 to 17 years and adults aged 18 to 25 years. However, we recognise there may be variations in the questionnaire across ages within these groups, such as the questions and survey text. Alongside this, an appropriate safeguarding procedure should be designed which successfully contributes to ensuring the participants are safe from others who may put them at significant risk of harm. ONS will be establishing a steering group to ensure stakeholders and key topic experts are consulted in the design and approach. The terms of reference for the group will be designed by ONS and the chair and secretariat (for example, hosting and minute taking) will also be provided by ONS. It is desirable that the supplier will be able to help recruit for the group based on their connections with experts in the field and collaborate with ONS in using this group to ensure a successful outcome for the project. Potential suppliers are encouraged to set out their ability to do so in their bid. The research has been split into two parts, A, and B. Although they focus on different aspects, the two parts of research are not independent of each other as they will need to be approached simultaneously to ensure the survey questions provide information needed for appropriate safeguarding to be administered. For part A, two final questionnaires should be provided that have undergone cognitive testing with key participant groups. The final deliverable includes a report detailing the: -text within the survey, such as the introduction to the survey and topics (which may vary by age) -questions (which may vary by age) -question ordering and routing (which may vary by age) -survey length -adaptations to include those with SEND -derivations needed between questions to produce the required prevalence estimates For part B, a safeguarding procedure should be provided in relation to part A. The final deliverable includes a report outlining the safeguarding procedure detailing: -any variations in its application across the devolved nations and encompassing regions -any variations in its application across the different modes and ages -the risks associated with the procedures -operational requirements for its implementation For both parts (A and B), the final report should also include: -feedback from the engagement with the steering group to provide evidence that the questionnaires and safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose -evidence (including feedback from NSDEC) that the questions and safeguarding procedures would likely receive ethical approval when taken forward for the pilot -findings from qualitative research or testing to provide evidence that the questionnaires and safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose -reasoning behind the development -recommendations for any further testing needed as part of a pilot Please see Attachment 3- Statement of Requirements for more detailed information regarding the deliverables and information reporting, such as interim reports. This document can be viewed once registered on the In-Tend portal
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
14/11/2022
End:
31/01/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
17/10/2022
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
17/10/2022
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/09/2022