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Contract for Strategy Refresh Support (2025-2026)

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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27 Aug 2025 at 14:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office, located in Wilmslow, has completed the procurement process for the "Contract for Strategy Refresh Support (2025-2026)". This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically business and management consultancy services, as per the CPV classification 79410000. The process reached the award stage on 27 August 2025, with a direct procurement method employed, meaning a competition was not conducted due to being below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Blue Hat Man Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London. The contract commenced on 4 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 26 June 2026, holding a total value of £78,000.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in strategic planning and organisational development. SMEs in the consultancy sector stand to benefit from such engagements, as they can leverage this experience to develop relationships with public sector entities like the Information Commissioner's Office. The absence of competition through a direct procurement method also indicates that businesses with established relationships and proven expertise in specific domains can secure similar contracts. The awarded firm, Blue Hat Man Limited, exemplifies how SMEs positioned with the right expertise can successfully compete for these tailored opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Strategy Refresh Support (2025-2026)

Notice Description

Provision of facilitated support for ICO Strategy Refresh (2025-2026)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058eb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051650-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 26 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

BLUE HAT MAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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