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Technology Manager Advisor Subscription

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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17 Jul 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Metropolitan University has completed a procurement process for a "Technology Manager Advisor Subscription" with a focus on subscription services. This process, classified under the services category, aimed at renewing a subscription to receive insights on technology trends. The buyer, Cardiff Metropolitan University, operates under Welsh devolved regulations and is located at its Llandaff campus in Cardiff. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, being below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Gartner UK Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Egham, Surrey, and was signed on 16th July 2025. The contract is set to be active from 1st November 2025 to 30th October 2028.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses that specialise in technology advisory services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive data and cost negotiation insights. Gartner UK Limited, acting as the supplier, exemplifies the type of large-scale business with the expertise necessary to succeed in such a procurement. Companies with specialised knowledge in subscription services or strong capabilities in technology research and data analysis could find similar contracts beneficial for expanding their client base and service offerings. The contract’s value of £83,000 underscores a substantial opportunity for growth and collaboration in the technology advisory sector.

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Notice Title

Technology Manager Advisor Subscription

Notice Description

Renewal of Gartner Technology Manager Advisor Subscription to provide the university with data, research and insights on technology trends including contract analysis and cost negotation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056128
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040908-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 2YB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

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