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Subscription based research services

VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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23 Dec 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Subscription Based Research Services, facilitated by the VCA - Vehicle Certification Agency located in Bristol, England, pertains to the IT services industry, specifically under the CPV code for consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract has been awarded to Gartner UK Limited following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, particularly through G-Cloud 14. The contract covers a period from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The award notice was published on 23rd December 2025, with a total contract value of £48,200.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies engaged in IT consulting and related services. It is particularly favourable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), given its recognition of these kinds of organisations as suitable suppliers. Businesses operating across diverse geographical locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the UK, and globally, may find this tender fitting. The structured and selective procurement process via a framework agreement highlights efficiency and targeted opportunity for established entities within the IT service sector.

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Notice Title

Subscription based research services

Notice Description

This contract provides Chief Digital and Information Officer access to an IT Subscription Based Research service. This is a direct award to Gartner following a G-Cloud 14 search and assessment. The contract is for 2 years with an optional +1 year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ce2c15b-bd4d-448f-a5b8-291c0db4e4f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed9fe59-1273-4c7b-beb8-68a01814a554
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 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
VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@vca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 6XX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lockleaze
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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