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title: "Neurotech Deliberative Research"
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# Neurotech Deliberative Research

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b77a4355-2a17-41b4-9f08-9fd9ef51a9f5

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has proceeded with an award concerning deliberative research on public attitudes towards neurotechnologies, titled "Neurotech Deliberative Research." This contract is categorised under market and economic research, specifically polling and statistics. The procurement process was facilitated via a call-off from the CCS Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement type was selective, and the contract period spans from 1st February 2026 to 30th June 2026. The contract, valued at £48,200.50, was awarded to Nesta on 12th March 2026, with its official publication on 17th March 2026. The project is set to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the research services sector, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, which are deemed suitable for such projects. Firms specialising in market research, public engagement, and technology impact assessments are positioned to compete effectively for similar projects. Given its focus on neurotechnologies, businesses involved in cutting-edge technology research, public policy insights, and strategic deliberation processes stand to gain from participation in such noteworthy government-endorsed initiatives.

## Notice

Call-off from CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126) Deliberative research exploring public views towards neurotechnologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/746a0d04-b09f-44e7-ba03-6617f148e5ca |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,200 |
| 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 | NESTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/746a0d04-b09f-44e7-ba03-6617f148e5ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/746a0d04-b09f-44e7-ba03-6617f148e5ca
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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