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FOI Dispute Resolution Training Services

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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23 Oct 2023 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office has awarded a contract for the provision of FOI dispute resolution training services. The contract value is £98,311 in GBP, with a contract period starting on September 4, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period ended on June 30, 2023. The buying organisation is located in WILMSLOW, England, under the main procurement category of services.

This tender for FOI dispute resolution training services provides opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to engage. Businesses specialising in specialist training services could find this opportunity well-suited for growth. The contract was awarded to Steve Hindmarsh Ltd, a company based in Bristol, and there is potential for similar businesses in the training services sector to compete effectively. Interested businesses should consider the contract period and value when preparing their bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FOI Dispute Resolution Training Services

Notice Description

Open tender for the delivery of FOIA dispute resolution training to staff members.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f1bc3e0-7b33-45ec-9598-0752ad1d028a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813971bb-44f4-44d2-b660-ab503054d56f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,311 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,311 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

STEVE HINDMARSH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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