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DIG Gartner Research Services

Scottish Government

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07 Oct 2026 at 08:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government procured Gartner research services and associated licences to support delivery of its Public Service Reform (PSR), Digital Strategy and other key economic drivers. The requirement was for access to research services and licences, rather than research commissioned as a one-off study. Licences were to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government, a national government body. The procurement was grouped as one requirement and covered research services. Its focus on research access and licensing makes it relevant to suppliers providing business and technology research, analyst services, or subscription-based research products for public sector strategy and reform work.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Gartner following a call-off from the G-Cloud 15 framework, with supplier selection under that framework’s guidance. The stated route was a limited procedure without a prior competition notice. Evaluation weighted research services and licences at 60% and price at 40%. One bid was recorded. The contract was signed on 23 September 2026 and is active. Its value is £2,318,400. No contract period or award date is recorded in the process data. The single lot is marked cancelled, while the award and contract are active; the recorded outcome is therefore an active contract with Gartner, and no cancellation of that award or contract is reported.

This award demonstrates Scottish Government demand for substantial, ongoing access to research services and licences supporting public service reform, digital strategy and wider economic priorities. A credible competitor would need a broad, relevant research portfolio, dependable licence access and the capacity to support public-sector strategic work across these areas. The evaluation placed greater weight on the quality and suitability of research services and licences than on price, so suppliers need to show how their research offer directly serves government strategy needs as well as providing competitive pricing. The call-off route through G-Cloud 15 also shows the importance of framework access and compliance with its selection guidance. One bid was recorded, indicating this award was decided in a limited competitive context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DIG Gartner Research Services

Notice Description

The licences required to support delivery of PSR, Digital Strategy, and other key economic drivers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This was an award from a call off using G Cloud 15 Framework. The winning supplier was down selected as per the G Cloud guidance.

Procurement Information

This was an award from a call off using G Cloud 15 Framework. The winning supplier was down selected as per the G Cloud guidance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078223
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094501-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,318,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gartner UK Limited

Further Information

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