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Gartner Research Services

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

08 May 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Gartner Research Services has been completed by Somerset Council, focused on research and development services. This contract, classified under the CPV code 73000000, covers a service agreement running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. Managed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, the process culminated in an award on 31st March 2025. Headquartered in Taunton, Somerset Council will benefit from the expertise of Gartner Research Services, based in Egham, Surrey, to fulfil this contract valued at £224,000.

This tender presents notable prospects for large firms specialising in consultancy and research services, particularly those equipped for complex projects across extended periods. Businesses within the research and development sector stand to leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and increase their engagement with public sector bodies. While this opportunity may not cater specifically to SMEs or VCSEs, it underlines the growing demand from local councils for specialised consultancy services to enhance strategic decision-making. Interested parties with a robust framework agreement history would be particularly well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Gartner Research Services

Notice Description

Gartner Research Services contract for Somerset Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59f4cb09-4dae-4df7-8165-1baa0df9f48d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8908ffc6-4d73-425f-ab6e-7465341c8d6b
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jon Marks
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER RESEARCH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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