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Information Society Services Research

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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26 Jan 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner’s Office conducted a selective procurement process for their "Information Society Services Research" project, focusing on market and economic research services. The initiative was structured as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), under procurement method details described as a call-off from a DPS. The award stage concluded on 26th August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st August 2025 to 31st December 2025. The project, valued at £79,936.80, is based in the United Kingdom and falls under the services category. The contract was awarded to PUBLIC Group International Limited, an SME located in England, which aligns with the buyer’s suitability criteria for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in market research and data analytics, looking to expand their portfolio within governmental contracts. The project aims to enhance understanding of Information Society Services in relation to the Children's code, directing its focus on entities capable of delivering comprehensive research and polling services. Businesses well-versed in market dynamics and adept at handling structured research requirements will find this opportunity particularly lucrative, especially if they can navigate the DPS framework effectively.

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Notice Title

Information Society Services Research

Notice Description

Call-off from CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126) Research to build understanding of the quantity, profile, and characteristics of Information Society Services (ISS) in scope of the Children's code.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5374dc6f-e8e3-406b-8348-d1f598ce075c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9112f28a-b80c-4135-ac38-add84dc2524c
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
£79,936 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,936 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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

PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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