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Neurotech Deliberative Research

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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17 Mar 2026 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has proceeded with an award concerning deliberative research on public attitudes towards neurotechnologies, titled "Neurotech Deliberative Research." This contract is categorised under market and economic research, specifically polling and statistics. The procurement process was facilitated via a call-off from the CCS Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement type was selective, and the contract period spans from 1st February 2026 to 30th June 2026. The contract, valued at £48,200.50, was awarded to Nesta on 12th March 2026, with its official publication on 17th March 2026. The project is set to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the research services sector, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, which are deemed suitable for such projects. Firms specialising in market research, public engagement, and technology impact assessments are positioned to compete effectively for similar projects. Given its focus on neurotechnologies, businesses involved in cutting-edge technology research, public policy insights, and strategic deliberation processes stand to gain from participation in such noteworthy government-endorsed initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neurotech Deliberative Research

Notice Description

Call-off from CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126) Deliberative research exploring public views towards neurotechnologies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b77a4355-2a17-41b4-9f08-9fd9ef51a9f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/746a0d04-b09f-44e7-ba03-6617f148e5ca
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

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
£48,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,200 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 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 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

NESTA

Further Information

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