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Tech Benchmarking and Advisory Consultancy - CCS RM6100 - Lot 1

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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27 Feb 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has concluded a selective tender process, awarding Bytes Software Services Limited a contract for "Tech Benchmarking and Advisory Consultancy - CCS RM6100 - Lot 1". This award, dated 23 January 2026, falls under the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services, focusing on advisory support across key areas of the ICO's technology and enterprise architecture landscape. The consultancy project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom and involves a contract period starting from 20 February 2026 until 19 February 2028. The procurement was executed via a framework agreement call-off, and the tender period concluded on 8 January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as outlined in the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in consultancy, advisory services, and systems architecture will find this contract highly beneficial. The awarded contract is valued at £120,000, providing substantial revenue potential for businesses with expertise in technical benchmarking and architecture advisory services. Being selected through a call-off from a framework agreement indicates a streamlined process, advantageous for businesses that prefer engaging with structured procurement arrangements.

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Notice Title

Tech Benchmarking and Advisory Consultancy - CCS RM6100 - Lot 1

Notice Description

Tech benchmarking and advisory consultancy. A supplier to support ICO in applying technical benchmarking. The Supplier will provide challenge, insight and expertise across key areas of the ICO's evolving technology and enterprise architecture ("EA") landscape.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fe129ce-aeba-4d7f-9b73-a3725d763f0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36233213-9dc9-4a13-89ed-bcde16d853bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2028 1-2 years
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
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

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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