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31 Jul 2026 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Lichfield, UK, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Executive CPO Licences" within the IT services industry category. This tender, identified by ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-06d86e," aimed at acquiring subscription-based research services, was conducted using an open procedure and had a focus on IT consulting, software development, internet services, and support. The contract was awarded to Gartner UK Limited and was finalised on 27th July 2026. The procurement method employed was designed to facilitate transparency and competitive bidding, with the entire process aligned under the European legal basis CELEX 32014L0024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development. Large-scale enterprises like Gartner UK Limited, who secured the contract worth £625,042, are well-suited to provide comprehensive research services under multi-year subscription models. Businesses seeking growth in partnership with government defence bodies can benefit substantially from such opportunities, especially if they have the capability to engage in framework agreements and deliver high-quality IT solutions. Aligning with government procurement needs in the UK can offer businesses a robust avenue for sustainable expansion in the IT sector.

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Notice Title

Executive CPO Licences

Notice Description

Executive CPO Licences

Lot Information

Lot 1

Executive CPO Licences providing subscription based research services

Options: 1 period of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d86e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072544-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£625,042 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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