---
title: "Age Assurance Conformance Testing Research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94ab83a9-4acf-4204-a9c5-c1f120dacd82"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94ab83a9-4acf-4204-a9c5-c1f120dacd82"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94ab83a9-4acf-4204-a9c5-c1f120dacd82.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94ab83a9-4acf-4204-a9c5-c1f120dacd82.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE"
published: "2022-06-28"
---

# Age Assurance Conformance Testing Research

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94ab83a9-4acf-4204-a9c5-c1f120dacd82

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94ab83a9-4acf-4204-a9c5-c1f120dacd82)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94ab83a9-4acf-4204-a9c5-c1f120dacd82.json)

## Summary

The INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Age Assurance Conformance Testing Research," which falls under the services sector, specifically in research and development services. This procurement was conducted through a limited method with a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 23rd February 2022 and concluded on 31st March 2022. The total value of the award was £25,000, and the project was delivered in North West England. The procurement tender period ended on 20th February 2022, with details published on 28th June 2022.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in innovative research and consultancy projects. Companies with expertise in age assurance technologies, avatar development, and compliance with children's codes would likely find this contract particularly relevant. Furthermore, businesses that can provide solutions or insights on technical feasibility studies within the specified project scope are well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

A technical feasibility study into the potential for the ICO and other organisations to use avatars to test age assurance systems in active use and whether they conform with standard 3 of the Children's code. The study should include, but is not limited to, findings and advice on: * How avatars could be used by the Commissioner to assess the conformance of organisations' age assurance methods. This should include logged-in and non-logged in environments; * Any technical requirements, such as the personal data and technology required to create avatars; and * The economic cost of developing avatars for the Commissioner to use and 'self-test' use by organisations. This should consider the need for a number of avatars, including across a range of ages and characteristics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05f5d35-d393-43bf-90ad-aa739580be84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2022 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05f5d35-d393-43bf-90ad-aa739580be84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05f5d35-d393-43bf-90ad-aa739580be84
  28th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94ab83a9-4acf-4204-a9c5-c1f120dacd82. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94ab83a9-4acf-4204-a9c5-c1f120dacd82.json.