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Technology Research and Advisory Services

Sheffield Hallam University

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23 Oct 2026 at 16:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University procured technology research and advisory services to support strategic IT planning and management of its digital and technology environment. The requirement covers independent technology research, market analysis, industry insight, best-practice guidance and expert advice. The services help the University assess emerging technologies, develop IT strategies, evaluate technology solutions and suppliers, and identify ways to improve efficiency and value for money. They also include access to research publications and analytical tools to support digital transformation and technology investment decisions. The work is for the University’s technology environment, with delivery locations spanning England. The service category is technology and systems consultancy (CPV 72220000).

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Gartner UK Limited. Sheffield Hallam University used the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 framework to make a call-off award without a separate advertised competition. Price was the stated award criterion. The award is active and the contract is active. The contract was signed on 30 September 2026, with a value of £216,900. The tender data also marks its sole lot as cancelled, although the award and contract entries show an active award and contract. The published outcome records one bid for the lot.

This award demonstrates demand from Sheffield Hallam University for independent technology research and advice to inform strategic IT planning and investment. A credible provider for this requirement needs to offer access to relevant research publications, market intelligence, benchmarking and analytical tools, backed by expert analysts who can provide practical guidance. Useful capability includes assessing emerging technologies and suppliers, shaping technology strategies, supporting digital transformation, and identifying improvements in operational efficiency and value for money. Suppliers should be able to serve senior technology leaders and provide insight that can be applied to major investment decisions. The procurement used the G-Cloud 14 framework route, so experience delivering advisory services through that framework and meeting its call-off terms would be relevant to competing for this buyer’s requirement in future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology Research and Advisory Services

Notice Description

Contract awarded to the supplier who provides access to technology research, market intelligence, benchmarking, expert analysts and peer insight, enabling senior technology leaders to test strategic direction and inform major investment decisions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sheffield Hallam University requires technology research and advisory services to support strategic IT planning, informed decision-making and the effective management of its digital and technology environment. The services are expected to provide access to independent technology research, market analysis, industry insights, best-practice guidance and expert advisory support. This will assist the University in evaluating emerging technologies, developing IT strategies, assessing technology solutions and suppliers, and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and value for money. The requirement includes access to relevant research publications, analytical tools and expert advice to support the University's ongoing digital transformation and technology-related decision-making.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The framework permits eligible contracting authorities to award call-off contracts without a separate advertised procurement procedure, subject to compliance with the framework's terms and conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078f7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100694-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£216,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20263 days 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
Sheffield Hallam University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gartner UK Limited

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