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Army Executive Analyst Repository

Ministry of Defence

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29 Sep 2026 at 17:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is buying digital and technology research, advisory and executive support for senior Defence leaders responsible for digital, data and security. The service gives named leaders access to independent research, analysis, forecasts and market intelligence on cyber security, software engineering, cloud services, emerging technologies and related IT markets. It also includes access to analysts for enquiries and briefings, executive advice to inform technology strategy and investment, tools to assess technologies and suppliers, and peer networks and mentoring. The work supports strategic planning, capability development and understanding technology risks, opportunities and good practice. Delivery is intended for Defence leaders; the stated delivery coverage includes the United Kingdom and international locations. This is research and advisory consultancy, rather than the purchase of technology products.

The procurement is complete and Gartner UK Limited was awarded the contract on 29 September 2026. The Ministry of Defence made the award as a call-off under Lot 3 (Cloud Support) of the G-Cloud 14 framework; the procurement method is selective. The awarded maximum value, including the extension option, is £918,000 excluding VAT. The initial term is 12 months, from September 2026 to August 2027, with an option to extend by up to a further 12 months, giving a maximum contract duration of 24 months. The contract period recorded for the award runs from 30 September 2026 to 31 August 2028. The scope is described as one service requirement, with no separate lots. The data records the procurement as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For suppliers seeking to compete for this Defence requirement in future, the award demonstrates demand for ongoing access to independent technology-market insight combined with specialist advisory and executive support. A credible provider would need to serve senior digital, data and security leaders, with research and expertise across cyber security, software engineering, cloud, emerging technologies and global IT markets. It would need to respond to enquiries and provide briefings, decision support and practical tools for assessing technology, suppliers, risks and opportunities. The requirement also favours the ability to support evidence-based strategy and investment decisions, capability planning, and engagement with peer leaders. The buyer used a call-off from a government cloud framework, and the requirement was recorded as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises; this points to the importance of framework access and capacity to deliver a broad, executive-level service.

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Notice Title

Army Executive Analyst Repository

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a call-off contract to Gartner UK Limited for the provision of digital and technology research, advisory and executive support services under Lot 3 (Cloud Support) of the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557). The contract provides named senior Defence digital, data and security leaders with individual access to Gartner's research and advisory services. Elements of the services include, but are not limited to, the following: - Access to independent research, analysis, forecasts and market intelligence covering digital, data, cyber security, software engineering, cloud services and emerging technologies. - Access to analysts and subject-matter experts for enquiries, briefings and advisory discussions. executive-level advice and decision support to inform technology strategies, investment decisions, organisational planning and capability development. - Tools and research to support the identification, tracking and assessment of technologies, applications, suppliers and wider developments across global information technology markets. - Access to peer networks, facilitated discussions and mentoring opportunities with leaders from comparable organisations. - Support in assessing technology trends, risks, opportunities, delivery approaches and relevant industry good practice; and, - Assistance in reducing the time and internal resource required to investigate emerging technologies and develop evidence-based digital, data and security strategies. The contract is intended to strengthen the Authority's strategic decision-making by providing timely access to independent market insight, specialist expertise and external perspectives. It will support senior leaders in developing future digital, technology, data and cyber security strategies and plans, while improving their understanding of relevant market developments and potential technology benefits. The initial contract term is 12 months, from September 2026 to August 2027, with an option for the Authority to extend the contract by up to a further 12 months for a maximum duration of 24 months. The maximum value (inclusive of extension) is PS918,000 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8341186f-6106-4fd5-813f-22ebd6c0748f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a8be311-2ba9-46c5-90dc-c4c07286ade0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£918,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£918,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 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
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

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