Award

ICO - Systems Thinking Consultant

THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 10:05

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 11:31

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), a public authority within sub-central government, recently completed the procurement process to appoint a systems thinking consultant to assist in their organisational transformation efforts. This contract falls under systems consultancy services and involves applying a systems thinking approach to the departments within ICO. Located in Wilmslow, UK, the contract was awarded to RedQuadrant following an open competitive flexible procedure. The procurement involved significant services valued at up to £1,000,000, with the contract period running from 3rd December 2025 to 14th October 2027, and with potential extensions up to October 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in consultancy services related to organisational change and systems methodology. Companies with similar expertise would find this sector rewarding, given its nature of influencing under the umbrella of public services missions. RedQuadrant, as the successful bidder, demonstrates that SMEs with strong proposals encompassing cost-effectiveness, quality, and presentation skills can effectively compete and win contracts of this nature. The bidding process included 15 submissions, underscoring the competitive landscape and opening doors for organisations looking to establish themselves in consultancy services within sub-central government bodies.

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Notice Title

ICO - Systems Thinking Consultant

Notice Description

The ICO requires to appoint a consultant partner to support ICO in applying a systems thinking approach to departments within the organisation. To support ICO in to make some fundamental changes to how we think about, design and action our work. ICO want to ensure effective delivery against our purpose, using the right information to take the right actions in the right way and to ensure this, the ICO wants to apply a systems thinking approach. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999200757

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the value stated above confirms the initial period plus the option to extend for two 12 month periods which potentially takes the tcv to PS1,000,000. (up to PS250,000 per year)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056413
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080007-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 14 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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

REDQUADRANT

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