Award

Research Services

THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

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16 Dec 2025 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Charity Commission For England And Wales has awarded a contract for the provision of subscription-based research services, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement was conducted using a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement, representative of the complete status in the procurement lifecycle. Key dates include the award on 15th December 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. This £30,125 contract is based in the United Kingdom, specifically linked to Liverpool, England, as the primary delivery address.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services to expand their operations through public sector collaboration, particularly for those specialising in consulting and software development. With the procurement favouring engagement from SMEs, smaller enterprises can leverage this framework contract to gain a foothold in the public sector market. Given its emphasis on IT consultancy, businesses offering tailored software solutions and internet support will find a competitive edge in this awarded contract, now being fulfilled by Gartner UK Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Services

Notice Description

Provision of subscription based research services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fb103fb-7b68-407c-97d9-1ced4ca316a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84fd4b1f-d318-4e32-b547-093cea9b8c2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£30,125 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,125 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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