The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is digitising the collection and analysis of its surveys.
The ONS will work with digital delivery partner AND Digital, which holds dual two-year contracts as its Software Engineering Services Partner and Delivery Capability Partner.
Building on the success of The ONS’ first digital census in 2021, AND Digital will boost the number of online surveys conducted and enable the office to collect and analyse surveys digitally. It will also make key improvements for both end users and ONS staff, as well as simplifying survey development and reducing operational costs.
Blended teams from AND Digital’s Bristol-based Club Wangari and The ONS will work together to support the building of in-house capacity and the transfer of skills and knowledge to civil servants, as part of AND’s core Equip proposition to upskill all of their clients.
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AND Digital said both ONS’ technical and non-technical staff will be better placed to respond to requirements for new and amended surveys supporting overall UK policy making.
“The ONS plays a critical role in collecting and analysing vital information related to the UK economy, population and society at national, regional and local levels – helping support decision making in the country,” said Chris Gray, chief for public sector at AND Digital. “We’ve seen it innovate with the first digital census held in 2021 – what we will achieve together is building on the success of that, helping it collect and analyse data easier and speedier than ever before – so citizens can ultimately see impact sooner.”
“Data that The ONS collects feeds central and local government, businesses, charities, academics and more with important insights – from economic to social statistics – to help them make decisions and plan for the future. We’re thrilled to be able to help support them on their digital journey by looking at smarter ways to capture, transform and serve up data,” added Jonathan Postans, club executive at AND Digital.
