Award

Research Subscription Based Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for research subscription-based services in the IT sector under a framework agreement, G Cloud 14. Situated in Edinburgh, the buying organisation, classified as a central purchasing body, aims to procure general public services. This contract award notice indicates the completion of the procurement process through an open procedure. The contract was signed on 31 March 2026, with the supplier being Gartner UK Ltd. Located in Egham, Gartner UK Ltd will deliver these specialised services within the UKM region, and the contract is valued at £291,000 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT research and insight services. With a streamlined open procedure, companies with expertise in subscription-based IT research services can identify pathways to grow their market presence and build long-term relationships with government entities. Large-scale enterprises, especially those with an established presence in the UK or EU, are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. The collaboration with the Scottish Government could enhance reputations and lead to future tender opportunities within the realm of public sector IT services.

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Notice Title

Research Subscription Based Services

Notice Description

Subscription based services for IT research and insight

Lot Information

Lot 1

Subscription based services for IT research and insight. Please note this is a contract award notice, not a new opportunity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828336
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553066
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£291,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

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