Award

Subsciption based HR Research Services

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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07 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Subscription based HR Research Services" was managed by Commercial Services, a regional authority in the UK. This tender, classified under research consultancy services, involves providing HR diagnostics, maturity diagnostics, benchmarking, and case studies. The procurement stage is complete, having progressed from tender to award, with significant dates including the signing of the contract on 1st January 2026. This process fell under a limited procurement method, specifically using an award procedure without prior publication, aligning with the G-Cloud 14 framework's terms.

This tender offers valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in HR research and consultancy, particularly those experienced in providing sophisticated subscription-based services. Organisations like Gartner UK Limited, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the type of business well-suited for such tenders. The awarded contract, valued at £44,875, highlights the advantage for large-scale, capable firms to secure government contracts through strategic procurement frameworks such as G-Cloud. This landscape invites businesses with capabilities in HR diagnostics and benchmarking to enhance their proposals and competitive edge in future similar procurements.

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Notice Title

Subsciption based HR Research Services

Notice Description

Subscription based HR Advisor Research Services that provides employee diagnostics, maturity diagnostics, HR benchmarking and relevant case studies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a subscription based HR Advisor Research Service that provides employee diagnostics, maturity diagnostics, HR benchmarking and relevant case studies.

Procurement Information

Contract awarded in line with call of terms of G-Cloud 14 framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060111
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001100-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elliot.masters@hrconnect.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1622942517

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

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