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eIDAS Technical Adviser

Information Commissioner's Office

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14 Aug 2026 at 17:43

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14 Aug 2026 at 17:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner’s Office is procuring specialist technical consultancy on electronic identification and trust services (eIDAS). The requirement is for contingent labour from a technical subject matter expert who can help the Commissioner maintain the ICO’s technical capabilities and advise on associated standards. The work covers electronic signatures, qualified digital certificates, electronic seals, timestamps and other authentication mechanisms, including the related cyber security technologies and regulatory framework. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The procurement is for services and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The requirement is focused on expert advice and technical support rather than general IT consultancy, software development or routine staffing.

This procurement is complete and was made by direct award. JANDNET LIMITED was selected on 14 August 2026. The award is valued at £450,000 excluding VAT, or £540,000 including VAT. The initial contract period is 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, with two optional one-year extensions at the ICO’s discretion, giving a maximum possible term to 31 August 2031. The consultant is expected to provide up to 100 days of support per year. The direct award was justified by the exceptionally niche combination of eIDAS regulatory knowledge and underlying cyber security expertise, following unsuccessful previous procurements and recruitment attempts or identification of only one capable supplier. A standstill period ends on 25 August 2026.

For a future requirement of this kind, credible suppliers would need demonstrable expertise in the eIDAS regulatory framework and the technical operation of electronic identification and trust services. Relevant capability includes advising on electronic signatures, qualified digital certificates, electronic seals, timestamps and other authentication mechanisms, together with the standards that govern them. Suppliers should also be able to act as a trusted technical subject matter expert for a senior public-sector commissioner and help maintain an organisation’s in-house technical capability. The buyer’s rationale indicates that specialist cyber security knowledge and a rare combination of regulatory and technical experience are decisive differentiators. A consultancy or specialist individual able to provide sustained, flexible expert input at up to 100 days annually would be well placed for comparable work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eIDAS Technical Adviser

Notice Description

Contingent labour provision of a technical subject matter expert relating to eIDAS, for up to 100 days per annum. The consultant will: * support the Commissioner to maintain the ICO's technical capabilities in the area of electronic identification and trust services; and * 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. Three year initial contract term, with options to extend for two further years, resulting in a maximum term of five years.

Procurement Information

The technical expertise required to fulfil our needs is exceptionally niche, combining understanding of the eIDAS regulatory framework and the underlying cyber security technologies. Previous procurements and repeated recruitment attempts have been unsuccessful or have resulted in only one capable supplier identified.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e510
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077874-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

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