i2 Analyst's Notebook and Note book reader

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office in Wilmslow, United Kingdom, recently completed a selective procurement process titled "i2 Analyst's Notebook and Note book reader," classified under the software package and information systems industry category. This process, a call-off from an existing framework agreement, was awarded on 22 June 2026, following the tender period that ended on 30 April 2026. The procurement, valued at £36,853.44 GBP, focuses on the provision and renewal of software licences for i2 Analyst's Notebook, with the contract set to run from 23 May 2026 to 24 May 2028. The contract was awarded to Bytes Software Limited, a small-to-medium enterprise based in Surrey, England.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with experience in information systems and data analysis software. Companies that provide robust software support and have the capacity to deliver tailored solutions for government-related projects will find this tender especially suitable. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises can benefit from such framework agreements, expanding their portfolios and leveraging opportunities for collaboration with public sector bodies to drive business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

i2 Analyst's Notebook and Note book reader

Notice Description

The Supplier shall provide the software licences for the Solution: * Renewal of licences & support of Analyst's Notebook licences; and * Licences & support for i2 Analyst's Notebook

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14436883-6e81-4a02-a338-b0a48f2e27c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef9a2ae4-e9bc-4ddf-8374-e6ca0e4a3a19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,853 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,853 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 24 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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