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# Experimentation Public Sentiment Research

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eaf1d8e-9b7b-4bdb-b45a-f53a669f2ff7

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Experimentation Public Sentiment Research" was conducted by the Information Commissioner's Office, based in Wilmslow, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of market and economic research, polling, and statistics with the classification code 79300000. This contract was executed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, employing a selective procurement method. The award stage concluded on 26th January 2026, following a tender period that ended on 10th October 2025. The contract, valued at £70,635 GBP, will take place from 24th November 2025 to 23rd March 2026, with services located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in market research, polling, and statistics to expand their client base and demonstrate their expertise in public sentiment analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to engage, given the contract's suitability criteria. The concluded contract with Thinks Insight and Strategy (BritainThinks) Ltd highlights the potential for growth and collaboration in public sector research projects offered by government agencies like the Information Commissioner's Office, providing meaningful avenues for diverse and capable enterprises to participate in public procurement markets.

## Notice

Call-off from CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126) Research exploring the views and attitudes of the public towards the design and development of a Statutory Regulatory Sandbox.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b243b21c-caf1-4ef7-b594-6197247c58a2 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,635 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,635 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE |
| Locality | WILMSLOW |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK9 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Wilmslow West and Chorley |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAINTHINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 17:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b243b21c-caf1-4ef7-b594-6197247c58a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b243b21c-caf1-4ef7-b594-6197247c58a2
  26th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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