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title: "Tech Benchmarking and Advisory Consultancy - CCS RM6100 - Lot 1"
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# Tech Benchmarking and Advisory Consultancy - CCS RM6100 - Lot 1

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fe129ce-aeba-4d7f-9b73-a3725d763f0e

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has concluded a selective tender process, awarding Bytes Software Services Limited a contract for "Tech Benchmarking and Advisory Consultancy - CCS RM6100 - Lot 1". This award, dated 23 January 2026, falls under the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services, focusing on advisory support across key areas of the ICO's technology and enterprise architecture landscape. The consultancy project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom and involves a contract period starting from 20 February 2026 until 19 February 2028. The procurement was executed via a framework agreement call-off, and the tender period concluded on 8 January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as outlined in the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in consultancy, advisory services, and systems architecture will find this contract highly beneficial. The awarded contract is valued at £120,000, providing substantial revenue potential for businesses with expertise in technical benchmarking and architecture advisory services. Being selected through a call-off from a framework agreement indicates a streamlined process, advantageous for businesses that prefer engaging with structured procurement arrangements.

## Notice

Tech benchmarking and advisory consultancy. A supplier to support ICO in applying technical benchmarking. The Supplier will provide challenge, insight and expertise across key areas of the ICO's evolving technology and enterprise architecture ("EA") landscape.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36233213-9dc9-4a13-89ed-bcde16d853bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36233213-9dc9-4a13-89ed-bcde16d853bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36233213-9dc9-4a13-89ed-bcde16d853bb
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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