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Research Services for Privacy Enhancing Technologies

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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01 Apr 2022 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office has completed a procurement process for "Research Services for Privacy Enhancing Technologies," primarily within the research services sector in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a limited tender, specifically using competitive quotations. The contract was awarded on 23rd December 2021, with a total value of £152,200, covering the period from 13th December 2021 to 31st March 2022. The tender period concluded on 29th November 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in market research, technology development, and policy guidance related to privacy-enhancing technologies. Firms engaging in techsprints or workshops aimed at supporting the public sector's understanding of privacy issues would be particularly competitive. The focus on such innovative services allows SMEs to leverage their expertise to contribute to the Information Commissioner's Office's objectives while expanding their own market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Services for Privacy Enhancing Technologies

Notice Description

Delivery of market research, reporting, techsprints and workshops to inform the ICO's policy and guidance on PETs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-647085c3-43f9-40d6-8e61-de408dddaaa2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e16f76f4-92b1-4840-867e-b24913057de1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLEXAL (CITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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