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title: "Provision of a Subscription for Research Services"
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# Provision of a Subscription for Research Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cfe2bf6-fca6-4955-aa5d-bbcfd7ad3d5c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Subscription for Research Services" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, with an emphasis on enhancing the Defence Medical Service's digital and data capabilities. This contract, classified under computer-related professional services, is part of the industry category for subscription services. The procurement stage has reached the "Award" phase, with Gartner U.K. Limited selected as the supplier. Located in England, the Ministry of Defence offered this contract through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award, valued at £224,000, spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027, with the tender period having concluded on 27th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and consultancy services, particularly those that can offer specialised research and guidance in digital transformations for government and defence sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises, given their suitability status, could find this contract particularly advantageous for expansion, provided they have the requisite expertise and alignment with industry standards. The contract's framework agreement nature allows for strategic partnerships, facilitating streamlined entry into complex sectors such as defence medical services.

## Notice

The requirement is for a subscription for support services for the Defence Medical Service (DMS) to guarantee that products and strategies produced by DMS have an optimised approach and adhere to industry standards. There is an enduring need within DMS to enable the Chief Digital Information Office (CDIO) to drive forward transformations in both the digital and data space and thus access external SME advice and guidance is crucial.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b521c95-ebe0-4366-92de-2f562e6147dd |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £224,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £224,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b521c95-ebe0-4366-92de-2f562e6147dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b521c95-ebe0-4366-92de-2f562e6147dd
  29th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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