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Gartner Contract Expanision

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, a prominent public authority within the sub-central government segment, has concluded the procurement process for the Gartner Contract Expansion, focusing on software packages and information systems. The contract was awarded to Gartner UK Ltd, a company based in Egham, UK, under a direct procurement method, which is below the threshold and was completed without competition. The contract's period spans from 3 January 2023 to 31 March 2024, with the contract notice published on 3 March 2026. The procurement stage reached completion, indicating successful fulfilment of all requirements outlined in the tender process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems. Companies that aim to establish a foothold in the higher education sector or expand their operations in the UK would find Gartner UK Ltd an exemplary case study in leveraging university procurement processes for growth. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in such tenders should explore similar opportunities within the public sector, where direct procurement methods can facilitate strategic partnerships and long-term collaborations.

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Notice Title

Gartner Contract Expanision

Notice Description

Gartner Contract Expansion, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066132
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019065-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,684 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

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