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title: "Professional Research Services"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-03-18"
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# Professional Research Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2bffe69-fda6-418e-a0a7-37428976b019

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for "Professional Research Services," classified under Research and experimental development services (CPV code 73100000). This tender, based in London (SW1A 2HB), involved a selective procurement method via call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process closed on 9 December 2024, with the contract period spanning from 12 December 2024 to 31 December 2025. The estimated contract value is £30,375 GBP, and the award was officially published on 18 March 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises with capabilities in providing subscription-based professional research services. Although not targeted at SMEs or VCSE sectors, it remains highly beneficial for firms with established frameworks and requisite expertise to fulfil the Ministry’s need for in-depth research services. The awarded supplier, Gartner UK Limited, situated in Surrey, exemplifies the level of proficiency expected from competing businesses in this sector.

## Notice

Subscription based Research Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9a1cca-7cda-4b74-af60-3b1ea7e3696b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,375 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 09:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9a1cca-7cda-4b74-af60-3b1ea7e3696b
- 18 Mar 2025 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9a1cca-7cda-4b74-af60-3b1ea7e3696b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9a1cca-7cda-4b74-af60-3b1ea7e3696b
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13f4701a-33f6-42a2-acfd-4d6baf41b5eb
  Contract

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