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2026-007 Expert Advice Service for Enquiries and Engagement

OFGEM

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17 Apr 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for "2026-007 Expert Advice Service for Enquiries and Engagement" concluded with Ofgem, located in London, as the buyer and Gartner UK Ltd as the supplier. This contract, classified under subscription services, was awarded as of 24th February 2026, with a contract period from 1st March 2026 to 29th February 2028. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, making it widely accessible for participation, and targeted a variety of locations including the UK, European entities, and further afield. The tender provided opportunities particularly suitable for SMEs, with an estimated contract value of £115,680.

This tender presented substantial opportunities for businesses geared towards subscription research and advisory services, particularly those capable of providing expert insights and engagement solutions. Businesses extendable across geographies, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, could benefit from such contracts. SMEs inventive in delivering advisory services to support regulatory bodies are encouraged to consider such opportunities for fostering growth and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

2026-007 Expert Advice Service for Enquiries and Engagement

Notice Description

Ofgem requires access via a subscription to enquires and engagement research, insights, and advisory services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05b52df2-cf88-494c-aa4e-620c42df62a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5e37c5-110f-46f1-811e-ce7d77a5f864
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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