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title: "ICO - Systems Thinking Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056413"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE"
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# ICO - Systems Thinking Consultant

Buyer: THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056413

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), a public authority within sub-central government, recently completed the procurement process to appoint a systems thinking consultant to assist in their organisational transformation efforts. This contract falls under systems consultancy services and involves applying a systems thinking approach to the departments within ICO. Located in Wilmslow, UK, the contract was awarded to RedQuadrant following an open competitive flexible procedure. The procurement involved significant services valued at up to £1,000,000, with the contract period running from 3rd December 2025 to 14th October 2027, and with potential extensions up to October 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in consultancy services related to organisational change and systems methodology. Companies with similar expertise would find this sector rewarding, given its nature of influencing under the umbrella of public services missions. RedQuadrant, as the successful bidder, demonstrates that SMEs with strong proposals encompassing cost-effectiveness, quality, and presentation skills can effectively compete and win contracts of this nature. The bidding process included 15 submissions, underscoring the competitive landscape and opening doors for organisations looking to establish themselves in consultancy services within sub-central government bodies.

## Notice

The ICO requires to appoint a consultant partner to support ICO in applying a systems thinking approach to departments within the organisation. To support ICO in to make some fundamental changes to how we think about, design and action our work. ICO want to ensure effective delivery against our purpose, using the right information to take the right actions in the right way and to ensure this, the ICO wants to apply a systems thinking approach. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999200757

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the value stated above confirms the initial period plus the option to extend for two 12 month periods which potentially takes the tcv to PS1,000,000. (up to PS250,000 per year)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080007-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 14 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 | REDQUADRANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 10:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080007-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 11:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056167-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042132-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080007-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056167-2025
  12th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042132-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999200757
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SQ6Y548JNX
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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