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title: "Experimentation Project Economic Study"
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# Experimentation Project Economic Study

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b6d7ad8-232f-4a58-aa71-c14d2da5f3f8

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## Summary

The public procurement process, managed by the Information Commissioner's Office, focused on the "Experimentation Project Economic Study" within the industry category of market and economic research, polling, and statistics. The procurement takes place in the United Kingdom and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being active since 11th November 2025 and set to conclude on 10th February 2026. The selective procurement method employed indicates a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, aiming to develop an economic evidence base for a proposed Statutory Regulatory Sandbox. This tender, valued at £79,873.32, was awarded on 17th November 2025 to The Public Service Consultants Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market and economic research, particularly those familiar with the development of regulatory frameworks. As the tender was specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), these types of businesses are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. Engaging in this contract could facilitate growth by enhancing their portfolio and demonstrating capability in significant research initiatives in the public sector.

## Notice

Call-off from CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126) Research to create an economic evidence base which supports further work to develop the proposed Statutory Regulatory Sandbox.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b2faa5f-6f61-4b5b-a9ce-2cadc0c5c55a |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 10 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,873 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,873 |
| 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 | THE PUBLIC SERVICE CONSULTANTS |

## 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 17:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b2faa5f-6f61-4b5b-a9ce-2cadc0c5c55a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b2faa5f-6f61-4b5b-a9ce-2cadc0c5c55a
  26th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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