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title: "Annual Tracking Research for the Information Commissioners Office"
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# Annual Tracking Research for the Information Commissioners Office

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7f47856-3063-4e38-a4c0-75ff23cdf594

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has successfully awarded a contract for "Annual Tracking Research for the Information Commissioners Office" valued at £32,900. This project, classified under market research services, entails conducting a study to monitor public sentiment regarding information rights. The contract commenced on 26th April 2021 and is set to conclude on 25th April 2022. The procurement process was selective, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender process officially ended on 8th March 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for market research firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in conducting public opinion studies. Businesses adept at tracking public sentiment and analysing data will be well-suited to leverage such contracts. By participating in similar tenders, these companies can expand their client base and enhance their capabilities in providing valuable insights to governmental organisations and other clients within the public sector.

## Notice

The Information Commissioners Office has chosen a supplier to conduct an annual tracking study to measure the Commissioner's key objectives. Tracking research is a tool to measure, and monitor changes in sentiment, in response to defined propositions over time. The ICO has been undertaking such tracking research since 2014, tracking the perceptions of members of the public about their information rights and their opinions of how organisations handle data and information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44459f7b-caa9-41e2-aba2-8ec292181d66 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 25 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,900 |
| 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 | HARRIS INTERACTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 4 May 2021 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44459f7b-caa9-41e2-aba2-8ec292181d66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44459f7b-caa9-41e2-aba2-8ec292181d66
  4th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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