Award

Provision of a Subscription for Research Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Aug 2025 at 11:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Subscription for Research Services" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, with an emphasis on enhancing the Defence Medical Service's digital and data capabilities. This contract, classified under computer-related professional services, is part of the industry category for subscription services. The procurement stage has reached the "Award" phase, with Gartner U.K. Limited selected as the supplier. Located in England, the Ministry of Defence offered this contract through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award, valued at £224,000, spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027, with the tender period having concluded on 27th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and consultancy services, particularly those that can offer specialised research and guidance in digital transformations for government and defence sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises, given their suitability status, could find this contract particularly advantageous for expansion, provided they have the requisite expertise and alignment with industry standards. The contract's framework agreement nature allows for strategic partnerships, facilitating streamlined entry into complex sectors such as defence medical services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Subscription for Research Services

Notice Description

The requirement is for a subscription for support services for the Defence Medical Service (DMS) to guarantee that products and strategies produced by DMS have an optimised approach and adhere to industry standards. There is an enduring need within DMS to enable the Chief Digital Information Office (CDIO) to drive forward transformations in both the digital and data space and thus access external SME advice and guidance is crucial.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cfe2bf6-fca6-4955-aa5d-bbcfd7ad3d5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b521c95-ebe0-4366-92de-2f562e6147dd
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

79980000 - Subscription 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
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 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
Scott McCusker
Contact Email
scott.mccusker100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0303 380 0946

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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