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Age Assurance Conformance Testing Research

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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28 Jun 2022 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Age Assurance Conformance Testing Research," which falls under the services sector, specifically in research and development services. This procurement was conducted through a limited method with a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 23rd February 2022 and concluded on 31st March 2022. The total value of the award was £25,000, and the project was delivered in North West England. The procurement tender period ended on 20th February 2022, with details published on 28th June 2022.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in innovative research and consultancy projects. Companies with expertise in age assurance technologies, avatar development, and compliance with children's codes would likely find this contract particularly relevant. Furthermore, businesses that can provide solutions or insights on technical feasibility studies within the specified project scope are well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Age Assurance Conformance Testing Research

Notice Description

A technical feasibility study into the potential for the ICO and other organisations to use avatars to test age assurance systems in active use and whether they conform with standard 3 of the Children's code. The study should include, but is not limited to, findings and advice on: * How avatars could be used by the Commissioner to assess the conformance of organisations' age assurance methods. This should include logged-in and non-logged in environments; * Any technical requirements, such as the personal data and technology required to create avatars; and * The economic cost of developing avatars for the Commissioner to use and 'self-test' use by organisations. This should consider the need for a number of avatars, including across a range of ages and characteristics.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05f5d35-d393-43bf-90ad-aa739580be84
Current Stage
Award
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2022 - 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
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

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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