Provision of Meat Prices Data

The Office for National Statistics is looking for regular collection on meat prices. The data requirements can be broken down into rules as follows: o Point of price/sale: We need prices of meat at the production level (i.e. out of the factory - post 'processing') and not retail prices which reflect retailers' profit margins. o Accuracy: The prices of meat must be comparable over time.

This means the product specification must not change frequently and must be representative of what producers purchase. o Timeliness: Ideally weekly/fortnightly price data. o Coverage: A variety of cuts and meats whose data is collected regularly, allowing comparability. o Geography: National prices collected in a methodologically uniform way would be appropriate. Additional information: If you would like to be part of these discussions, please register on the ONS e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons and use the 'express an interest' function against the project title 'Provision of Meat Price Data'.

When you have expressed an interest, please attach the following information to allow ONS to understand what your company can offer. Following this engagement exercise, ONS foresees a tender will be conducted through ONS's 'DPS Data SaSiE'.

If you would like to sign up for this in readiness to receive the tender pack, please search for the DPS title on the e-tendering portal and 'opt in'. This will take you through to the associated documentation for your organisation to apply. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No