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Statutory Regulatory Sandbox Design

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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17 Mar 2026 at 18:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Statutory Regulatory Sandbox Design" project is facilitated by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), aimed at consultancy services to support the ICO in designing, testing, and analysing models for a potential statutory regulatory sandbox. This falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category, with the contract awarded through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS MCF4 Framework (RM6309). The industry category is services, with delivery set within the United Kingdom, specifically England. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing from 5 January 2026 and concluding on 4 January 2028. The award was finalised on 2 February 2026, with an estimated contract value of £355,883.33.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the research and development sector, particularly those capable of aiding in the design and testing of regulatory models. Companies with expertise in regulatory frameworks or statutory environments may find this contract advantageous for business expansion. The procurement is designed with opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), creating an inclusive environment for competitive participation. PA Consulting Services Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the opportunities for various business sizes to engage and prosper in such initiatives.

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Notice Title

Statutory Regulatory Sandbox Design

Notice Description

Call-off from CCS MCF4 Framework (RM6309) Consultancy services to support the ICO with the design, testing, and analysis of possible models for a potential Statutory Regulatory Sandbox. Two-year initial term with option to extend for one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf9b5d35-d7df-4c89-9e60-66e0e5297dfc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095adc57-e9e0-41ab-a8f3-1f2e495356b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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
£355,883 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£355,883 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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