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title: "Information Society Services Research"
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# Information Society Services Research

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5374dc6f-e8e3-406b-8348-d1f598ce075c

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner’s Office conducted a selective procurement process for their "Information Society Services Research" project, focusing on market and economic research services. The initiative was structured as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), under procurement method details described as a call-off from a DPS. The award stage concluded on 26th August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st August 2025 to 31st December 2025. The project, valued at £79,936.80, is based in the United Kingdom and falls under the services category. The contract was awarded to PUBLIC Group International Limited, an SME located in England, which aligns with the buyer’s suitability criteria for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in market research and data analytics, looking to expand their portfolio within governmental contracts. The project aims to enhance understanding of Information Society Services in relation to the Children's code, directing its focus on entities capable of delivering comprehensive research and polling services. Businesses well-versed in market dynamics and adept at handling structured research requirements will find this opportunity particularly lucrative, especially if they can navigate the DPS framework effectively.

## Notice

Call-off from CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126) Research to build understanding of the quantity, profile, and characteristics of Information Society Services (ISS) in scope of the Children's code.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9112f28a-b80c-4135-ac38-add84dc2524c |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,936 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,936 |
| 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 | PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL |

## 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 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9112f28a-b80c-4135-ac38-add84dc2524c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9112f28a-b80c-4135-ac38-add84dc2524c
  26th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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