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HR Technology Evaluation and Workforce Planning Advisory

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, a utility buyer located in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, has completed its procurement process for HR Technology Evaluation and Workforce Planning Advisory Services. The contract has been awarded to Gartner U.K. Limited, based in Egham, through a framework direct call-off under CCS RM1557.14. This services-focused procurement is classified under business services, including law, marketing, and consulting. The award stage was completed on 8th December 2025, with the contract providing strategic support to Transport for Wales Rail Limited in achieving its objectives through research-driven HR insights, benchmarking tools, and expert advice.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in HR technology, workforce planning, and business services. Organisations capable of delivering comprehensive HR evaluations and advisory services will find this tender particularly beneficial due to its focus on strategic decision-making and compliance support. Suppliers with a strong track record in market and economic research could leverage this procurement to expand their services portfolio and strengthen partnerships within the transport industry. The business services sector, including law, marketing, and consulting, is poised for growth as Transport for Wales Rail Limited seeks to enhance its operations with expert guidance.

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Notice Title

HR Technology Evaluation and Workforce Planning Advisory

Notice Description

Transport for Wales Rail Ltd (TfWRL) has awarded a contract to Gartner UK Ltd for the provision of HR Technology Evaluation and Workforce Planning Advisory Services. The contract supports TfWRL's strategic objectives by providing access to research-driven HR insights, benchmarking tools, and expert advisory services to inform technology evaluation, workforce planning, compliance, and decision-making.The contract was awarded via a Framework Direct Call-Off under CCS RM1557.14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159392
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159392
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£236,925 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
Chloe Allen
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 2920720500

Buyer Location

Locality
RHONDDA CYNON TAF
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

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