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Data Research Subscription

Infected Blood Compensation Authority

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16 Oct 2026 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority bought a data research subscription providing access to a research platform for analysis and networking. The platform is intended to support data leadership in developing strategy and improving outcomes across the Authority’s digital and data work. This is a research and information service rather than a software development commission. The procurement describes delivery in the United Kingdom. The Authority is the buyer, and Gartner Research Services was selected to provide the subscription. The requirement centres on access to research and opportunities for professional networking for leaders responsible for data; it is not described as a wider technology implementation or consultancy programme.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Gartner Research Services on 17 September 2026 through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded value is £91,800 for the contract period from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. The award description permits an extension of up to 12 months for a further £91,800. The tender had an estimated value range of £91,800 to £183,600, and submissions closed on 15 September 2026. The opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises. No lot structure or evaluation criteria are stated in the procurement details.

For suppliers competing for a similar requirement from the Infected Blood Compensation Authority, the award indicates demand for a subscription-based research platform that combines analytical resources with networking for senior data leaders. A credible provider would need a relevant research service, useful coverage of digital and data strategy, and a platform that enables leadership teams to apply insight to organisational outcomes. Networking access is part of the requirement, so providers should be able to support connections among data leadership peers as well as supply research. The contract was awarded through a framework call-off, making framework participation and the ability to deliver this subscription model relevant commercial credentials. The stated SME and voluntary-sector suitability means smaller and social-enterprise providers were considered suitable to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Research Subscription

Notice Description

Access to research platform for analysis and networking for data leadership to build strategy and drive better outcomes across the digital and data space within IBCA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-724052eb-07f6-451d-b1df-791318acbaa6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6628dd0-810d-4bb4-9ad9-da04f0735b64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£183,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
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
Infected Blood Compensation Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE98 1XY
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Lobley Hill and Bensham
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gartner Research Services

Further Information

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