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Experimentation Public Sentiment Research

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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26 Jan 2026 at 17:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Experimentation Public Sentiment Research" was conducted by the Information Commissioner's Office, based in Wilmslow, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of market and economic research, polling, and statistics with the classification code 79300000. This contract was executed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, employing a selective procurement method. The award stage concluded on 26th January 2026, following a tender period that ended on 10th October 2025. The contract, valued at £70,635 GBP, will take place from 24th November 2025 to 23rd March 2026, with services located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in market research, polling, and statistics to expand their client base and demonstrate their expertise in public sentiment analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to engage, given the contract's suitability criteria. The concluded contract with Thinks Insight and Strategy (BritainThinks) Ltd highlights the potential for growth and collaboration in public sector research projects offered by government agencies like the Information Commissioner's Office, providing meaningful avenues for diverse and capable enterprises to participate in public procurement markets.

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Notice Title

Experimentation Public Sentiment Research

Notice Description

Call-off from CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126) Research exploring the views and attitudes of the public towards the design and development of a Statutory Regulatory Sandbox.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1eaf1d8e-9b7b-4bdb-b45a-f53a669f2ff7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b243b21c-caf1-4ef7-b594-6197247c58a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,635 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,635 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAINTHINKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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