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Innovation Spillovers Research

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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26 Jan 2026 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has completed a procurement process titled "Innovation Spillovers Research" in the United Kingdom. This process was conducted under a selective procurement method, involving a call-off from the CCS Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6126). The procurement focused on market and economic research, specifically examining spillover effects from innovation services. The contract, valued at £44,988, commenced on 24th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 23rd April 2026. The award stage of the procurement has been documented as active, with the award notice published on 26th January 2026.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses within the market and economic research sector, particularly those specialising in innovation services analysis. Given its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the tender encourages competitive participation from a diverse range of businesses. Successful engagement in this contract could enhance business growth through increased credibility and experience with public sector research demands. PUBLIC Group International Ltd, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies the calibre of SMEs that can successfully compete in this domain.

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Notice Title

Innovation Spillovers Research

Notice Description

Call-off from CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126) Research to identify the nature and scope of spillover effects resulting from innovation services provided by the ICO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-367b6f8d-26bf-46bc-9e2c-b62cb015ffe0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d354bb57-723e-476c-abab-53cb9f1c934d
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
£44,988 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,988 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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