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title: "2026-007 Expert Advice Service for Enquiries and Engagement"
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# 2026-007 Expert Advice Service for Enquiries and Engagement

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3664d81-c7f7-4085-8b16-03a7d28af785

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## Summary

Ofgem, the UK's energy regulator, sought expert advice services through an open procurement process titled "2026-007 Expert Advice Service for Enquiries and Engagement", classified under 'Subscription services' (CPV 79980000). The contract, awarded to Gartner UK Ltd, is valued at £115,680 and covers delivery areas including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. Initiated on 1 March 2026 and concluding on 29 February 2028, this procurement has completed the 'award' stage as of 24 February 2026, offering strategic insights and advisory services to support Ofgem's research and engagement activities. Potential businesses had until 1 January 2026 to tender under an open procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs in consultancy, research, and advisory services seeking to build a partnership with Ofgem. Engaging in this contract enables businesses to expand their expertise in energy sector advisory, strengthen their foothold in the UK and European markets, and enhance their portfolio in public sector consultancy. Organisations proficient in offering subscription-based research services are well-suited to benefit from such a contract, driving growth through long-term engagement with a key governmental buyer.

## Notice

Ofgem requires access via a subscription to enquires and engagement research, insights, and advisory services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac58ed7-dd68-41af-8578-37591ad6159a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,680 |
| 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 | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac58ed7-dd68-41af-8578-37591ad6159a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac58ed7-dd68-41af-8578-37591ad6159a
  17th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR171227
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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