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Provision of Research Services

Ministry of Defence

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17 Aug 2026 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence procured subscription-based research services through a framework call-off. The requirement is classified as technical computer support services, although the published description identifies the purchase more specifically as access to subscription research services. The service is intended for use across the Ministry of Defence and can be delivered in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe and the rest of the world. This is a services requirement rather than a goods or construction contract. The selected supplier is Gartner UK Limited, a large research and technology services business. The requirement therefore concerns the provision of continuing research subscriptions and associated access, rather than a one-off research report or a request for consultancy proposals.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded; the published notice records a framework call-off contract rather than inviting expressions of interest. It used a selective procedure, with the specific method described as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender value was stated as £317,200, while the award value was £3,172,000. Gartner UK Limited received the award on 30 March 2026. The awarded contract period runs from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2028. The tender period ended on 30 March 2026 at 23:59. The procurement was not marked as suitable for small or medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award status is active, and the contracting process status is complete.

For businesses that did not win this requirement, the award demonstrates established Ministry of Defence demand for subscription-based research services delivered through a framework call-off. A credible future competitor would need to provide a substantial, dependable research subscription service capable of supporting defence users across a geographically broad delivery footprint, including the United Kingdom, Europe and overseas locations. The published procurement was not considered suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, so competitors should be prepared for the scale, infrastructure and organisational capacity expected from a large specialist provider. Experience delivering technical, computer-related research and support services, with reliable subscription management and service continuity, would be commercially relevant when this requirement next reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Research Services

Notice Description

This notice is to announce the award of a framework call-off contract 715895495 for the provision of subscription based Research Services. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest. This notice publishes the contract for transparency. All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the FOI ACT 2000 Part 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-184ae753-19f2-4184-a551-9698155f0e48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93c6f8bc-beaf-464c-896f-9efb0791d14b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£317,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,172,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal Rural
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gartner UK Limited

Further Information

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