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Consent or Pay Research

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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17 Mar 2026 at 12:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has completed the award stage of its "Consent or Pay Research" process, focusing on market and economic research under the industry category of polling and statistics. This contract was part of a dynamic purchasing system and targeted to examine public perceptions towards online 'consent or pay' models. The procurement process was selective, with a tender that concluded on 25th November 2025. This project, located in the United Kingdom, spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £41,611. The award was published on 17th March 2026, following the active status given on 12th February 2026.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and polling services, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs. Given the focus on online consent systems, companies with expertise in digital research methodologies would be ideally positioned to engage. The project requirements involve exploring consumer attitudes within Britain, allowing businesses to showcase innovative research strategies and insights. As the Information Commissioner’s Office seeks informed analysis, firms adept in data interpretation and consumer behaviour will have competitive advantages in facilitating growth through expanded service offerings and enhanced market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consent or Pay Research

Notice Description

Call-off from CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126) Research exploring people's understanding of, and attitude towards, online 'consent or pay' models.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87a8b89c-e09d-4459-bd03-5d46dd367b8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/781879c3-237b-45d4-93a5-081497ba1cf8
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
£41,611 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,611 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Postcode Area
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

Thinks Insight & Strategy

Further Information

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