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HR Best Practice Portal

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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02 Jan 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), located in Wilmslow, England, concluded a procurement process for an HR Best Practice Portal, classified under software package and information systems. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was published and the contract awarded to Gartner UK Limited on 24th December 2025, with the contract period commencing on 2nd January 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028. The opportunity falls within the services industry, with a focus in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This contract, now in the award stage, is valued at £130,140.

This procurement presents opportunities for firms specialising in software and information systems to enhance their portfolio, particularly firms with expertise in HR solutions. Enterprises classified as SMEs would find this tender well-suited for participation, given the procurement method's preference for suitable smaller businesses. The successful bidder, Gartner UK Limited, potentially benefits from increased business visibility and growth through association with the ICO. As businesses aim for growth, engaging in such frameworks can provide avenues for building robust partnerships with prominent government bodies while tapping into regional development goals.

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Notice Title

HR Best Practice Portal

Notice Description

Hr Best Practice Portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8b3efbf-c56c-44df-be63-f3ae3bccc027
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d629dd9-2e9b-42f0-b9a1-c234dbc43b3e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,140 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ico.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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