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title: "FOI Upstream Regulation Research"
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# FOI Upstream Regulation Research

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72d3c5ae-bd6d-4a4a-9e26-100cb7f5179d

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has awarded a contract under the title "FOI Upstream Regulation Research" for research and development consultancy services in the North West region, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 28th November 2022 to 28th April 2023, with a contract value of £44,545. The ICO is the buying organisation for this tender, which is at the award stage as of 28th November 2022.

This tender for research services presented by the ICO can provide growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The deadline for tender submission was on 28th October 2022, and the contract award was made on 28th November 2022, offering a chance for qualified businesses to contribute to the ICO's strategic objectives promoting openness, transparency, and accountability.

## Notice

Further competition under the Research & Insights DPS framework from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) (Framework reference: RM6126) Research to devise a programme of work in line with the strategic enduring objective in ICO25 plan | ICO to promote openness, transparency and accountability;

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df7f28c-4452-4a58-b0d2-f309076b857f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2022 - 28 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,545 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,545 |
| 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 | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2023 at 17:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df7f28c-4452-4a58-b0d2-f309076b857f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df7f28c-4452-4a58-b0d2-f309076b857f
  7th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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