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PRO004976- Technology Research and advisory platform

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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18 Dec 2025 at 20:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by United Utilities Water Limited for the "PRO004976- Technology Research and Advisory Platform" has reached the award stage. This tender involves a contract for services relating to business and management consultancy, specifically within the utilities industry category. The contract was awarded to Gartner U.K. Limited, with the contract term commencing on 1 January 2026 and scheduled to run until 31 December 2029, with the possibility of two optional two-year extensions. The procurement method employed was a competitive flexible procedure, allowing selective participation. The location for service delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting regions such as UKD.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in technology research, advisory, and consultancy services. Companies offering robust online platforms that integrate research insights, benchmarking, advisory services, toolkits, and peer community access could find valuable avenues for expansion through such tenders. While large-scale organisations with extensive capabilities like Gartner U.K. Limited have secured this contract, smaller firms adept in niche technology solutions or offering complementary services may position themselves as strong contenders for future opportunities in similar utility sector procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRO004976- Technology Research and advisory platform

Notice Description

The authority requires: A single integrated, online subscription-based research and advisory platform for technology, that includes all of the following components: Research & Insights Benchmarking Advisory Services Toolkits Peer community

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084659-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,360,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT SANKEY
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER U.K. LIMITED

Further Information

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