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2026-007 Expert Advice Service for Enquiries and Engagement

OFGEM

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17 Apr 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem, the UK's energy regulator, sought expert advice services through an open procurement process titled "2026-007 Expert Advice Service for Enquiries and Engagement", classified under 'Subscription services' (CPV 79980000). The contract, awarded to Gartner UK Ltd, is valued at £115,680 and covers delivery areas including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. Initiated on 1 March 2026 and concluding on 29 February 2028, this procurement has completed the 'award' stage as of 24 February 2026, offering strategic insights and advisory services to support Ofgem's research and engagement activities. Potential businesses had until 1 January 2026 to tender under an open procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs in consultancy, research, and advisory services seeking to build a partnership with Ofgem. Engaging in this contract enables businesses to expand their expertise in energy sector advisory, strengthen their foothold in the UK and European markets, and enhance their portfolio in public sector consultancy. Organisations proficient in offering subscription-based research services are well-suited to benefit from such a contract, driving growth through long-term engagement with a key governmental buyer.

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Notice Title

2026-007 Expert Advice Service for Enquiries and Engagement

Notice Description

Ofgem requires access via a subscription to enquires and engagement research, insights, and advisory services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3664d81-c7f7-4085-8b16-03a7d28af785
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac58ed7-dd68-41af-8578-37591ad6159a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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