UK SBS CR18138 - Investigating Low Productivity Firms using ARDx Data

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 22 October 2018 at 11:00am. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Annual Respondents Database (ARDx) has been created by the ONS Virtual Microdata Laboratory and the University of the West of England to allow users of Annual Respondents Database (ARD) to facilitate continued analysis even though the Annual Business Inquiry (ABI) which was used to create ARD ceased in 2008. The aims of this project are to commission experts to: 1) Thoroughly investigate and report on the quality and scope of ARDx data in order that we can form a view about the suitability and robustness of these data for different potential analytical uses (e.g. which variables are of good quality and how many dimensions can we cut the data in before it is disclosive?). Contractors should also suggest ways that we could improve the quality of the underlying dataset for analysis. 2) Build our capability for the future: develop capability in BEIS to allow us to make use of ARDx data in the future, through some combination of improving the metadata, developing a detailed user guide, and improving tacit knowledge and awareness among BEIS analysts including via workshops. 3) Demonstrate the potential benefits of using the ARDx data by producing analytical outputs that will inform the Business Support and Productivity Review implementation, by investigating segmentation and the potential 'size of the prize'. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.