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title: "Statutory Regulatory Sandbox Design"
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# Statutory Regulatory Sandbox Design

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf9b5d35-d7df-4c89-9e60-66e0e5297dfc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Statutory Regulatory Sandbox Design" project is facilitated by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), aimed at consultancy services to support the ICO in designing, testing, and analysing models for a potential statutory regulatory sandbox. This falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category, with the contract awarded through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS MCF4 Framework (RM6309). The industry category is services, with delivery set within the United Kingdom, specifically England. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing from 5 January 2026 and concluding on 4 January 2028. The award was finalised on 2 February 2026, with an estimated contract value of £355,883.33.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the research and development sector, particularly those capable of aiding in the design and testing of regulatory models. Companies with expertise in regulatory frameworks or statutory environments may find this contract advantageous for business expansion. The procurement is designed with opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), creating an inclusive environment for competitive participation. PA Consulting Services Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the opportunities for various business sizes to engage and prosper in such initiatives.

## Notice

Call-off from CCS MCF4 Framework (RM6309) Consultancy services to support the ICO with the design, testing, and analysis of possible models for a potential Statutory Regulatory Sandbox. Two-year initial term with option to extend for one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095adc57-e9e0-41ab-a8f3-1f2e495356b0 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £355,883 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £355,883 |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 18:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095adc57-e9e0-41ab-a8f3-1f2e495356b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095adc57-e9e0-41ab-a8f3-1f2e495356b0
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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