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Gartner Subscription Service for HR

Oxfordshire County Council

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27 Apr 2026 at 09:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a Gartner Subscription Service focusing on HR components, as part of its transformation programme in preparation for a Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) decision expected in 2026. Classified under IT services, this direct award procurement amounts to £32,500 and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Although the tender period ended on 2nd March 2026, the award was officially made to Gartner UK Limited on 16th March 2026, for services covering British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for large enterprises specialising in IT consulting and HR services, given its focus and the scale involved. Companies with a robust background in software development and internet support can benefit from collaborating with Oxfordshire County Council, enhancing their portfolios and systemic capabilities. Although the procurement method restricts competition to direct award, the opportunity to influence the HR transformation amid an LGR offers strategic growth potential for well-established firms. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find limited suitability in this round but could explore future engagement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gartner Subscription Service for HR

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking to source assistance and relevant experience to complete is transformation programme and prepare for an LGR decision during 2026. The subscription is specifically focussed on HR components

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7f146b1-8e27-42b6-9e28-a00bef275c0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7483446-ad20-4fa2-882b-9d6c495de78b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Oxfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gartner UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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