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Data lookup and validation services

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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01 Dec 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has completed a procurement process for "Data lookup and validation services" under the CPV classification of software packages and information systems. This particular contract, identified as 2024ICO00384, involves the selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £178,000, begins on 1st November 2025 and ends on 31st October 2027. Key procurement stages include an award made to Data8 Limited on 27th October 2025. The services are to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Wilmslow, England, accommodating the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in data validation and software package development, particularly SMEs specializing in these fields. The contract offers a stable, two-year period to foster long-term growth and engagement with a prominent government agency. Companies equipped to deliver reliable data solutions and those already part of established framework agreements are especially well-suited to leverage this opportunity for business expansion. The Information Commissioner's Office’s emphasis on accurate and compliant data services marks this as an attractive proposition for firms aiming to enhance their portfolios and gain greater visibility within government networks.

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Notice Title

Data lookup and validation services

Notice Description

Lookup and validation services provision, including Companies House and address/postcode data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9167695-6c1f-48f8-a95d-c7f6c44e3f78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd45e39c-7e11-402e-ad5a-0fadc167aa5b
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
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
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 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
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

DATA8

Further Information

Notice Documents

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