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Research Services Subscription

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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30 Jun 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Research Services Subscription" contract was conducted by the Office for National Statistics, which is located in Newport, Wales. The contract pertains to the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, with delivery primarily taking place in Surrey, postal code TW20 9AH. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Gartner UK Limited on 23 June 2025. Initiated as a tender, the selective procurement method used involved calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028, with a total value of £286,400 GBP.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for software and information systems providers offering subscription-based services. Smaller enterprises may find this contract opportunity particularly appealing, given the emphasis on suitability for SMEs. Those familiar with framework agreements and capable of delivering high-value services over a sustained period will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders initiated by governmental bodies like the Office for National Statistics.

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Notice Title

Research Services Subscription

Notice Description

Subscription based research services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f3910a8-99e2-4235-892e-8e82d3880734
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5acd7e-87ff-476b-8fad-5e936838a034
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£286,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£214,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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