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title: "Subscription based research services (based on a user licence fee)"
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# Subscription based research services (based on a user licence fee)

Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f0b23b2-9cdf-4ecb-9969-3b091c3fc33c

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation has concluded its procurement process for subscription-based research services, awarding the contract to Gartner UK Limited. The open procedure procurement method, aimed below the threshold, focused on the industry category of subscription services (CPV 79980000). This contract centres on a unique service developed by the supplier, which includes access to a network of assurance leaders and participation in benchmarking activities. The awarded contract, valued at £85,000, will span from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2027, with the procurement phase marked complete on 29th August 2024. The services will be delivered primarily within the London region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised subscription services, particularly those capable of offering unique research tools and network facilitation. Large enterprises in the research and consultancy sector, such as Gartner UK Limited, are ideal competitors, given the nature of the required services. The provision of benchmarking and assurance communities by the contracted supplier can enhance business growth by fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among industry leaders within London. Prospective suppliers meeting similar profiles can consider future tenders from the City of London Corporation to expand their service portfolios.

## Notice

Subscription based research services (based on a user licence fee) service offered is unique; designed and created by the chosen supplier, this includes access to a facilitated network of assurance leaders and participation in benchmarking activity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/476c64f0-0c64-4c44-82bd-fff1f9afaa6e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GARTNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/476c64f0-0c64-4c44-82bd-fff1f9afaa6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/476c64f0-0c64-4c44-82bd-fff1f9afaa6e
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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