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title: "Data Research Subscription"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Infected Blood Compensation Authority"
published: "2026-10-16"
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# Data Research Subscription

Buyer: Infected Blood Compensation Authority  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-724052eb-07f6-451d-b1df-791318acbaa6

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## Summary

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority bought a data research subscription providing access to a research platform for analysis and networking. The platform is intended to support data leadership in developing strategy and improving outcomes across the Authority’s digital and data work. This is a research and information service rather than a software development commission. The procurement describes delivery in the United Kingdom. The Authority is the buyer, and Gartner Research Services was selected to provide the subscription. The requirement centres on access to research and opportunities for professional networking for leaders responsible for data; it is not described as a wider technology implementation or consultancy programme.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Gartner Research Services on 17 September 2026 through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded value is £91,800 for the contract period from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. The award description permits an extension of up to 12 months for a further £91,800. The tender had an estimated value range of £91,800 to £183,600, and submissions closed on 15 September 2026. The opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises. No lot structure or evaluation criteria are stated in the procurement details.

For suppliers competing for a similar requirement from the Infected Blood Compensation Authority, the award indicates demand for a subscription-based research platform that combines analytical resources with networking for senior data leaders. A credible provider would need a relevant research service, useful coverage of digital and data strategy, and a platform that enables leadership teams to apply insight to organisational outcomes. Networking access is part of the requirement, so providers should be able to support connections among data leadership peers as well as supply research. The contract was awarded through a framework call-off, making framework participation and the ability to deliver this subscription model relevant commercial credentials. The stated SME and voluntary-sector suitability means smaller and social-enterprise providers were considered suitable to compete.

## Notice

Access to research platform for analysis and networking for data leadership to build strategy and drive better outcomes across the digital and data space within IBCA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6628dd0-810d-4bb4-9ad9-da04f0735b64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,800 |
| 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 | Infected Blood Compensation Authority |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Postcode area | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE98 1XY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Lobley Hill and Bensham |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Gartner Research Services |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2026 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6628dd0-810d-4bb4-9ad9-da04f0735b64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6628dd0-810d-4bb4-9ad9-da04f0735b64
  16th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0617b7c-e222-48fa-b05d-97cac45a3a84

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