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title: "Gartner Subscription Service for HR"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7f146b1-8e27-42b6-9e28-a00bef275c0b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# Gartner Subscription Service for HR

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7f146b1-8e27-42b6-9e28-a00bef275c0b

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a Gartner Subscription Service focusing on HR components, as part of its transformation programme in preparation for a Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) decision expected in 2026. Classified under IT services, this direct award procurement amounts to £32,500 and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Although the tender period ended on 2nd March 2026, the award was officially made to Gartner UK Limited on 16th March 2026, for services covering British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for large enterprises specialising in IT consulting and HR services, given its focus and the scale involved. Companies with a robust background in software development and internet support can benefit from collaborating with Oxfordshire County Council, enhancing their portfolios and systemic capabilities. Although the procurement method restricts competition to direct award, the opportunity to influence the HR transformation amid an LGR offers strategic growth potential for well-established firms. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find limited suitability in this round but could explore future engagement opportunities.

## Notice

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking to source assistance and relevant experience to complete is transformation programme and prepare for an LGR decision during 2026. The subscription is specifically focussed on HR components

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7483446-ad20-4fa2-882b-9d6c495de78b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,500 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| 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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7483446-ad20-4fa2-882b-9d6c495de78b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7483446-ad20-4fa2-882b-9d6c495de78b
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

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