Statistical data expertise for the CDRT’s Biennial Report of Child Deaths in NSW 2024 and 2025

Overview The Office of the Ombudsman (NSW) is seeking an organisation to provide statistical data expertise, working on behalf of the NSW Child Death Review Team, to support development of the Child Deaths in NSW Biennial Report (2024 and 2025). Scope The scope includes: Developing a detailed timeline for the project along with project resourcing, based on the timeline provided in the RFP Contributing to a project schedule, based on the timeline provided in the RFP Advising on and applying appropriate statistical methods Reviewing and analysing data extracted from RCD Detailed statistical analysis of trend data (15 years) across the data set, including all deaths and individual reporting categories Detailed statistical analysis of trend data across 5 key demographics for all deaths and individual reporting categories Calculating summary statistics (for example averages, percentages and mortality rates to assess long-term trends) and supporting the calculation of other summary statistics such as averages and percentages, including statistical significance of same Performing trend analysis and testing statistical significance through standardised methods Identifying data limitations and presenting findings that are clear and reproducible Communicating varied and technical information across classifications and categories to non-technical audiences Producing charts, graphs and other visual representations to support analysis for inclusion in the report, provided in separate files with underlying data Quality assurance of all statistical information included in the report Quality assurance of technical methods used Providing regular progress reports (verbal or written as required) to keep the NSW Ombudsman informed of the project's status, including highlighting any potential delays Providing agendas and minutes from any meetings with the NSW Ombudsman Enquiries Primary contact: Anthony Tsui, procurement@ombo.nsw.gov.au