Contract award notice

Provision of Methodological Research Services

Office for National Statistics named Economic Research Services Ltd t/a Fortia Insight as the supplier in an award dated 13 August 2026.

What the notice records

Buyer: Office for National Statistics
Supplier: Economic Research Services Ltd t/a Fortia Insight
Company number 02937576 (Companies House)
Awarded value: £2,000,000 (the notice’s own figure, in GBP)
Award date: 13 August 2026
Notice published: 4 September 2026
Category (CPV): Research services (73110000)
Description: The key objective of this Contract is to strengthen the capacity of the Contracting Authority by exploiting the best statistical methods for official statistics and to improve the integrity of statistical outputs and the skills of its staff. The Supplier must be able to: Provide high-quality advice and training on statistical methods and analysis. Take part in joint methodological research projects, reviews and quality assessments. Fill the gaps in statistical knowledge and experience within the Contracting Authority and to promote the transfer of knowledge. Undertake commissioned statistical work and provide written technical reports and code as agreed.
Source: Contracts Finder — official notice