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ICO Annual Registration (2025 - 2030)

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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02 Sep 2025 at 16:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process for the "ICO Annual Registration (2025 - 2030)" contract, which falls under the industry category of statutory audit services. This contract serves the statutory requirement for registering a Data Protection Officer with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The procurement was finalised with an active award on 1st September 2025, following a tender period that concluded on 15th August 2025. The contract period spans from 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2030. The procurement method was limited due to its nature as a statutory obligation, and the procurement was managed in London, SW1W 9SP, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in statutory audit services, particularly those focused on compliance and data protection services. Ideal candidates for this contract include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement is identified as suitable for SMEs. The contract, valued at £25,000, offers a stable income stream over a five-year period and the potential for businesses to expand their public sector portfolio, especially those that can provide specialised services related to statutory compliance and registration. The tender process was restricted due to its mandatory nature, emphasising the importance of having the specific expertise and qualifications to meet NAO’s statutory requirements efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICO Annual Registration (2025 - 2030)

Notice Description

The NAO has a statutory requirement to register a Data Protection Officer with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO.) The annual renewal fee is PS3,763.00 (but has increased since last year, so could increase in future years). This business case supports the contract against which this statutory requirement can be paid against. We are not able to get 5 quotes as registration with the ICO is a statutory requirement, which limits NAO ability to seek alternative quotations. The payments have to be paid online, and we do not receive an invoice for them - just an email stating the annual cost and deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd2d1c8e-617c-4d73-b516-b4ffe823d680
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d3d113c-d515-49ad-a980-1970e62ac4fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit 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
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Tania Khan
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER (ICO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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