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HR Research Services

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "HR Research Services" by Cornwall Council, based in Truro, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. This tender, classified under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, involved an open procurement method. The process culminated on 8th May 2026 when the contract was published, having been awarded on 20th March 2026. The contract, valued at £144,600, is set to last from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, covering the England region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that offer subscription-based IT research services. While the contract was awarded to Gartner, a large-scale supplier, it presents potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in similar future opportunities due to the procurement method's open nature. The services sought encompass IT consulting, software development, and support, making it especially suitable for firms with expertise in these areas looking to expand their public sector clientele.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Research Services

Notice Description

Subscription based Research Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec0c187c-a754-4642-952e-33be7574cca0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0595470e-361e-4020-85ae-f8b5aca93a93
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
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
£144,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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