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Version: 1.0.0 | Published: 8 Oct 2024 | Updated: 229 days ago

Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS)

Dataset

Documentation

Description:
Based on user feedback, from Wave 24 the "Business Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Survey" has changed its name to the "Business Insights and Conditions Survey" (BICS). The purpose remains the same, to collect real-time information on important issues such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the end of the EU transition period. The indicators and analysis presented are based on responses from the voluntary fortnightly business survey, which captures business’ views on impact on turnover, workforce prices, trade and business resilience. Estimates from the Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) are now weighted, with only regional tables unweighted.

Coverage

Spatial:
United Kingdom
Typical Age Range:
0-150
Follow Up:
Other

Provenance

Origin

Purposes:
Other
Sources:
Electronic survey
Collection Situations:
Other

Temporal

Accrual Periodicity:
Biweekly
Start Date:
09 March 2020
Time Lag:
1-2 weeks

Accessibility

Access

Access Service:
The Office for National Statistics Secure Research Service (SRS) gives accredited researchers secure access to de-identified, unpublished data in order to work on research projects for the public good. Most datasets are available to access through remote access to the SRS. In some instances, the data can only be accessed from an approved safe setting. For more information, visit: https://www.ons.gov.uk/aboutus/whatwedo/statistics/requestingstatistics/approvedresearcherscheme
Access Request Cost:
Available at no cost at the point of use
Delivery Lead Time:
Not applicable
Jurisdictions:
GB-GBN
Data Controller:
Office for National Statistics
Data Processor:
Office for National Statistics

Usage

Data Use Limitations:
Research use only
Data Use Requirements:
  • Ethics approval required
  • Not for profit use
  • Project-specific restrictions
  • Publication required
Resource Creators:
Office for National Statistics

Format and Standards

Vocabulary Encoding Schemes:
LOCAL
Languages:
en
Formats:
STATA

Observations

Statistical Population
Population Description
Population Size
Measured Property
Observation Date
Findings
Latest Publication Wave includes 9389 businesses. This is from the publication bulletin released on 7th January 2021.
9389
count
07 January 2021