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Gartner Summit

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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30 Dec 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority located in Southampton, has awarded a contract under the title "Gartner Summit." This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically related to IT services such as consulting and software development. The procurement method adopted was direct, below the threshold without competition. The contract has been finalised and involves the purchase of Gartner summit tickets for 2026 at the Commercial Public Sector rate. Significant dates include the contract signing on 8th December 2025, with the contract duration spanning from 9th to 16th December 2025. Gartner UK Limited, based in Egham, serves as the supplier for this contract.

This tender represents a direct procurement method, creating opportunities for service-based businesses in the IT and consulting sectors to engage with governmental agencies for similar projects. Although the procurement process concluded without competition, it underscores the importance of businesses maintaining a strong presence and network within the industry to be considered for such direct awards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in IT services, consultancy, and internet support could particularly benefit by aligning their offerings with public sector needs, thereby enhancing growth opportunities through government contracts.

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Notice Title

Gartner Summit

Notice Description

Gartner summit tickets for the year 2026. To be purchased at the Commercial Public Sector rate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086472-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,768 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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