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title: "FOI Dispute Resolution Training Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE"
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# FOI Dispute Resolution Training Services

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f1bc3e0-7b33-45ec-9598-0752ad1d028a

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner's Office has awarded a contract for the provision of FOI dispute resolution training services. The contract value is £98,311 in GBP, with a contract period starting on September 4, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period ended on June 30, 2023. The buying organisation is located in WILMSLOW, England, under the main procurement category of services.

This tender for FOI dispute resolution training services provides opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to engage. Businesses specialising in specialist training services could find this opportunity well-suited for growth. The contract was awarded to Steve Hindmarsh Ltd, a company based in Bristol, and there is potential for similar businesses in the training services sector to compete effectively. Interested businesses should consider the contract period and value when preparing their bids.

## Notice

Open tender for the delivery of FOIA dispute resolution training to staff members.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813971bb-44f4-44d2-b660-ab503054d56f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,311 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,311 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEVE HINDMARSH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2023 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813971bb-44f4-44d2-b660-ab503054d56f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813971bb-44f4-44d2-b660-ab503054d56f
  23rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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