How to access : Overview

The Integrated Data Service (IDS) is designed for government analysts, devolved administrations and external accredited researchers.

You must be an accredited researcher to access data in the IDS, as stated by the Digital Economy Act (DEA) 2017.

Applying for accreditation

Ordinarily, researchers should apply for accreditation through the Research Accreditation Service (RAS).

The third-party supplier of the RAS solution no longer provides this service.

Therefore, RAS is now discontinued and no new applications can be started or submitted in the service. 

To replace RAS, new solutions have been developed and will be available from Tuesday 29 April. 

The Project Accreditation Service (PASS) and People and Projects Service (PPS) will provide a new route for all project applications and researcher accreditation. 

If you have any questions about this development, email  IDS.Customer.Support@ons.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)