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Provision of Local Prices Data Collection for consumer price inflation statistics (CPI, CPIH, HCIs and RPI)

Office for National Statistics · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 17:17.

Opportunity overview

Provision of Local Prices Data Collection for consumer price inflation statistics (CPI, CPIH, HCIs and RPI) The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is looking to explore delivery model options for the collection of local price data across the UK. We are keen to understand what data collection and technology solutions are available. We would like to speak to suppliers to discuss their ideas for delivery models, as well as the benefits and limitations of these approaches.

Classification

  • CPV48000000 — Software package and information systems
  • CPV72300000 — Data services
  • CPV72500000 — Computer-related services
  • CPV79310000 — Market research services
  • CPV79330000 — Statistical services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CS-27-026
Main Procurement Category
services
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Update to provide correct link for Microsoft Forms link
Id
059682-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2028, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2034, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48000000
Description
Software package and information systems
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
72300000
Description
Data services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
72500000
Description
Computer-related services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79310000
Description
Market research services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
79330000
Description
Statistical services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
Introduction Local Price Collection takes place across 141 UK locations through around 300 field collectors every month under the current operating model. The delivery of this service is currently fully outsourced to a commercial provider. Local Price Collection is vital to produce Consumer Prices Index (CPI), Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH), Household Costs Indices (HCIs) and Retail Prices Index (RPI) statistics. These consumer price inflation statistics are important indicators of how the UK economy is performing. They are used in many ways by individuals, government, businesses, and academics. Inflation statistics impact on everyone, as they influence interest rates, tax allowances, benefits, pensions, savings rates, maintenance contracts, and many other payments. The ONS is initiating preliminary market engagement ahead of the future procurement of Local Price Collection service delivery. We are exploring new delivery models, including the potential to insource some elements of the service, either from the outset or progressively over time. The Contract structure and Procurement Strategy are yet to be decided, however to gauge capability we would welcome feedback from suppliers who can provide services to meet some or all of the following capabilities, either independently or as part of a consortium bid. The information below outlines the aspects of each capability and the associated delivery requirements. It also flags how flexible the aspect is and where we would invite novel solutions from suppliers. 1 - Data Collection (a) Delivery of data collection service • Recruitment, training, and management of a geographically dispersed workforce. • Oversight of operations involving hundreds of collectors undertaking one week of collection per month. • Collection of item prices in outlets across specific locations • Maintaining adherence to collection requirements There is limited scope for flexibility in the delivery of this aspect. (b) Quality Assurance of data and ensuring service continuity • Compliance with key performance indicators to ensure complete and accurate data is delivered • Commitment to quality indicators aligned with The Government Data Quality Framework • Timely delivery of data to meet monthly processing schedules • Establishing and maintaining robust quality controls • Support ONS in service delivery risk management, business continuity, and delivery contingency planning • Meet parallel run requirements during transition period There is some flexibility in the delivery of this aspect beyond our minimum requirements. (c) Innovation and continuous improvement throughout the lifetime of the contract • Reviewing and enhancing processes to identify improvements including to data quality and operational efficiency for supplier and ONS benefit • Remaining aware of innovative technologies and software, and collection methods to explore applications to benefit service delivery. • Proactively produce plans and timelines to carry trials for future enhancements for example supporting transformation work. There is full scope for flexibility in the delivery of this aspect beyond our minimum requirements. We would invite supplier solutions. 2 - Enabling technology (a) Data handling, management, and security • Ensuring awareness of security requirements and working alongside ONS security team to gain approval that meets expected standards of data and security governance • Secure transfer of collected data through encrypted channels and controlled devices which adhere to legal and ONS requirements • Integrate with ONS' existing cloud based pipelines, validation processes, and monthly schedules (b) Software and device testing, integration and delivery • Identifying appropriate software and devices to meet requirements provided by ONS • Testing integration and usability of devices independently and in collaboration with ONS There is considerable scope for flexibility for this aspect beyond our minimum requirements. We would invite innovative supplier solutions. As part of an information gathering exercise, we request that you complete the questions via Microsoft Forms. The answers to the questions will help to inform our procurement strategy. Link (please copy and paste into your internet browser): https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vweIB4LOiEa84A2BFoTcRuzVIZAO6PFIjAf2w5HIoSdUNE85UUdOQVQyRDZWWllZR1FKWkw1NVFNVy4u Capability Assessment - Fill in form We also welcome any interest in scheduling supplier sessions to discuss capability. Format/timing of the supplier sessions will be advised. Please indicate in your Microsoft Forms response whether you would like to engage in a supplier session. Additional Information This Exercise is NOT a pre-qualification or selection exercise and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process that may apply to any future potential procurement. It is intended to act as an awareness and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for suppliers to advise us on the extent to which they potentially can provide some or all the services that ONS may require, in order to help ONS with its future intentions
Due
22 Jul 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
059682-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
25 Jun 2026, 09:54
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Office for National Statistics
Id
GB-PPON-PMZG-4913-JQXG

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PMZG-4913-JQXG

Address

Street Address
Government Buildings, Cardiff Road
Locality
Newport
Postal Code
NP10 8XG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL21

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Newport · UKL21 · NP10 8XG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 017556-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 058721-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 059682-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·