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Experimentation Project Economic Study

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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26 Jan 2026 at 17:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by the Information Commissioner's Office, focused on the "Experimentation Project Economic Study" within the industry category of market and economic research, polling, and statistics. The procurement takes place in the United Kingdom and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being active since 11th November 2025 and set to conclude on 10th February 2026. The selective procurement method employed indicates a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, aiming to develop an economic evidence base for a proposed Statutory Regulatory Sandbox. This tender, valued at £79,873.32, was awarded on 17th November 2025 to The Public Service Consultants Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market and economic research, particularly those familiar with the development of regulatory frameworks. As the tender was specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), these types of businesses are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. Engaging in this contract could facilitate growth by enhancing their portfolio and demonstrating capability in significant research initiatives in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Experimentation Project Economic Study

Notice Description

Call-off from CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126) Research to create an economic evidence base which supports further work to develop the proposed Statutory Regulatory Sandbox.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b6d7ad8-232f-4a58-aa71-c14d2da5f3f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b2faa5f-6f61-4b5b-a9ce-2cadc0c5c55a
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
£79,873 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,873 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 10 Feb 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ico.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THE PUBLIC SERVICE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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