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Keeping Children Safe Online Research

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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26 Jan 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office, based in Wilmslow, England, has completed a tender process titled "Keeping Children Safe Online Research." This contract falls under the industry category of Market and Economic Research, with a focus on services. The procurement process, a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, concluded with an award on 19th January 2026. With a contract value of £359,528.40, the project spans from 5th January 2026 until 4th January 2031. ESRO Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has been awarded the contract to deliver annual research on adults’ experiences in keeping children safe online throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, insights, and data analytics, particularly those experienced in public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this opportunity. Companies with expertise in online safety, statistical analysis, and economic research could capitalise on this contract to strengthen their foothold in the public sector and enhance their reputation by contributing to important social research. This collaboration showcases the potential for business growth by participating in government-led initiatives focusing on societal improvement.

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Notice Title

Keeping Children Safe Online Research

Notice Description

Call-off from CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126) Five year contract for provision of annual research exploring adults' experiences of trying to keep children safe online.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f09bbefc-26c6-4254-a5cf-7789cef6f6c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61294ede-f71a-4096-810b-57fbf39f24a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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
£359,528 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£359,528 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2031 Over 5 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

ESRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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