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title: "Subscription Based Research Services"
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buyer: "THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON"
published: "2025-06-11"
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# Subscription Based Research Services

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4989809-0273-4409-bd83-ffdbecc38ba9

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation, officially known as The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, has completed the procurement process for subscription-based research services through a direct award. The contract, valued at £111,200, has been awarded to Gartner, starting on 1st July 2025 and concluding on 30th June 2027. This procurement falls within the services category under the CPV classification of research services and targets the London region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically as a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework. The tender stage is at award, having reached completion with the publication of the award notice on 11th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in research services to leverage public sector collaborations. Although the opportunity does not cater to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it remains a favourable avenue for well-established firms with a capacity to fulfil framework agreements. The selective procurement approach signifies a streamlined process for firms with existing framework arrangements, enhancing efficiency and potential profitability. Businesses equipped to provide high-level subscription-based research services tailored to public sector needs could significantly benefit from participating in similar upcoming opportunities.

## Notice

Direct award to WPC Software via CCS' G Cloud 14 Framework for the supply of subscription based research services. This call off agreement was awarded for 2 years with an option to extend for an additional 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537327f4-8d39-4f20-ad9e-769e9d1a863e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,200 |
| 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 | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 07:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537327f4-8d39-4f20-ad9e-769e9d1a863e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537327f4-8d39-4f20-ad9e-769e9d1a863e
  11th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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