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Professional Research Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for "Professional Research Services," classified under Research and experimental development services (CPV code 73100000). This tender, based in London (SW1A 2HB), involved a selective procurement method via call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process closed on 9 December 2024, with the contract period spanning from 12 December 2024 to 31 December 2025. The estimated contract value is £30,375 GBP, and the award was officially published on 18 March 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises with capabilities in providing subscription-based professional research services. Although not targeted at SMEs or VCSE sectors, it remains highly beneficial for firms with established frameworks and requisite expertise to fulfil the Ministry’s need for in-depth research services. The awarded supplier, Gartner UK Limited, situated in Surrey, exemplifies the level of proficiency expected from competing businesses in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Research Services

Notice Description

Subscription based Research Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2bffe69-fda6-418e-a0a7-37428976b019
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9a1cca-7cda-4b74-af60-3b1ea7e3696b
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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2025 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
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

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