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CPT_26_07 Gartner Research subscription services

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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09 Feb 2026 at 08:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CPT_26_07 Gartner Research subscription services," has been completed by the National Audit Office (NAO), located in London, England. This contract pertains to the provision of subscription services, classified under the CPV code 79980000. The procurement took place within the framework of Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14. Key dates include the award date on 15th January 2026, with the contract running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. It is a call-off from a framework agreement with a total estimated contract value of £390,400 for the initial two-year period. The procurement method utilised was selective, underscoring the tailored nature of this process. The industry category is services, and the opportunity was afforded a selective procurement approach.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for large-scale businesses capable of providing research and subscription-based services. Companies like Gartner UK Limited, who already secured the contract, illustrate the strategic role such businesses play in supporting governmental audit functions. The National Audit Office's need for expert research services suggests a continued demand in this sector, making it an attractive prospect for firms specialising in data, analytics, and consultancy services. Additionally, the framework agreement allows for a potential extension, presenting further business opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find niches within such projects, particularly if they can complement the offerings of larger firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_26_07 Gartner Research subscription services

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to Gartner UK Limited using Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework. The selected supplier will be providing Subscription based Research Services to the NAO and the contract will run for a initial 2 years from Wednesday 1st April 2026 to Friday 31st March 2028 with optional 12 months extension to Saturday 31st March 2029 The estimated total contract value, exclusive of VAT, is up to PS390,400.00 over the initial 2 years duration based on PS195,200 exclusive of VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7abd7a61-e3d8-4e5f-8047-e0a9efebab79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e1d635-30b1-4fe2-937a-642fcd79ad77
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
ima orosei
Contact Email
ima.orosei@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
44 20 7798 5343

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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