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eIDAS Technical Advisor

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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03 Dec 2024 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has completed a procurement process for an eIDAS Technical Advisor, classified under CPV code 72220000 for systems and technical consultancy services. This contract was awarded to Jandnet Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Bristol, UK. Despite being intended as a below-threshold direct award, an error allowing optional extensions has resulted in the contract exceeding the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) threshold. This procurement was conducted via a limited method, negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, and falls under the services category. The contract was signed on 12th July 2024 and is valued at £240,000, with an initial two-year term plus two optional one-year extensions if needed.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in electronic identification and trust services, particularly those capable of providing consultancy on electronic signatures, digital certificates, seals, timestamps, and other authentication mechanisms. SMEs with a strong background in technical advisory services will find this opportunity particularly conducive to business growth, providing a chance to support a national regulatory agency in maintaining and enhancing its technical capabilities. While Jandnet Limited has secured the current contract, future opportunities will likely arise as the ICO plans to comply with appropriate and compliant procurement routes for subsequent contracts.

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Notice Title

eIDAS Technical Advisor

Notice Description

The supplier will support the ICO to maintain its technical capabilities in the area of electronic identification and trust services. The supplier will serve as the ICO's technical subject matter expert for associated standards relating to electronic signatures, qualified digital certificates, electronic seals, timestamps and other authentication mechanisms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Two-year initial contract term with two optional one-year extensions

Procurement Information

The ICO approved a direct award, but this was intended to be below-threshold. An error in contract drafting has given the ICO two optional 1-year extensions and this was not spotted before execution. As a result, the total contract value has exceed the PCR threshold. The ICO does not intend to use all available extensions and will award any subsequent contract via an appropriate and compliant route.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c202
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038975-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JANDNET

Further Information

Notice URLs

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