---
title: "Contract for Strategy Refresh Support (2025-2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058eb1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE"
published: "2025-08-27"
---

# Contract for Strategy Refresh Support (2025-2026)

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058eb1

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner's Office, located in Wilmslow, has completed the procurement process for the "Contract for Strategy Refresh Support (2025-2026)". This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically business and management consultancy services, as per the CPV classification 79410000. The process reached the award stage on 27 August 2025, with a direct procurement method employed, meaning a competition was not conducted due to being below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Blue Hat Man Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London. The contract commenced on 4 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 26 June 2026, holding a total value of £78,000.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in strategic planning and organisational development. SMEs in the consultancy sector stand to benefit from such engagements, as they can leverage this experience to develop relationships with public sector entities like the Information Commissioner's Office. The absence of competition through a direct procurement method also indicates that businesses with established relationships and proven expertise in specific domains can secure similar contracts. The awarded firm, Blue Hat Man Limited, exemplifies how SMEs positioned with the right expertise can successfully compete for these tailored opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of facilitated support for ICO Strategy Refresh (2025-2026)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051650-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 26 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | BLUE HAT MAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 14:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051650-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051650-2025
  27th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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