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Gartner Research Services

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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04 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has completed a procurement process for Gartner Research Services under the CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement, Lot 3: Cloud support. This tender, identified by NICEGA625, falls within the research services industry category and was conducted as a single tender action below the threshold using a direct procurement method. The contract, valued at £95,100, commenced on 1st April 2024 and will end on 28th March 2028. The procurement primarily targets the regions of North West and London, United Kingdom. The award stage was active as of 28th March 2024, with the awarded contract published on 4th February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in research services, particularly those looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. As the procurement process favoured small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses of this scale with capabilities in delivering subscription-based research services stand to benefit. The awarded supplier, Garner U.K. Limited, serves as an example of a large-scale company that secured the contract, indicating opportunities not only for SMEs but also for larger enterprises positioned to provide cloud support within the specified framework. Such contracts provide a platform for businesses to leverage their expertise in cloud infrastructure and support, ensuring alignment with government requirements and standards.

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Notice Title

Gartner Research Services

Notice Description

NICE requires a subscription based research services. Application through CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (RM1557.13) - Lot 3: Cloud support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/620c0d84-11ab-4a09-884a-3eb1438a6c47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Sharon Martin
Contact Email
sharon.martin@nice.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARNER

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