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Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland has completed a procurement process titled "RoS - G Cloud - Gartner for HR", which reflects their engagement within the general public services industry category, specifically focusing on land registration. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 29 May 2026. Located in Edinburgh, at Meadowbank House, the procurement process involved acquiring a 24-month subscription to Gartner for HR, with an optional extension of 12 months. The contract, valued at £107,700, was awarded directly to Gartner U.K. Limited through a limited procurement method, specifically under the CCS Digital Marketplace G Cloud 14 Framework. The procurement method implemented did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, aligning with its categorization as falling outside the directive's scope.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for large enterprises skilled in providing high-level consulting and subscription services in human resources and technology sectors. The contract was awarded through a direct, specific procurement method, rather than an open competitive process, indicating a niche opportunity for businesses that can meet the specific requirements of the buyer—mainly specialised, large-scale providers like Gartner. Although SME bids were not recorded, companies with a strong foothold in the digital services market, specifically those that are part of the CCS Digital Marketplace, may find similar opportunities by aligning with the procurement frameworks used by public bodies such as the Registers of Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RoS - G Cloud - Gartner for HR

Notice Description

24 months subscription to Gartner for HR plus 12 months optional extension

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Gartner for HR Subscription only available directly from Gartner

Procurement Information

This was procured through the CCS Digital Marketplace G Cloud 14 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838861
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561250
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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
£107,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20262 months 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
REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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