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title: "HR Research Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec0c187c-a754-4642-952e-33be7574cca0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# HR Research Services

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec0c187c-a754-4642-952e-33be7574cca0

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## Summary

The procurement process for "HR Research Services" by Cornwall Council, based in Truro, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. This tender, classified under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, involved an open procurement method. The process culminated on 8th May 2026 when the contract was published, having been awarded on 20th March 2026. The contract, valued at £144,600, is set to last from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, covering the England region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that offer subscription-based IT research services. While the contract was awarded to Gartner, a large-scale supplier, it presents potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in similar future opportunities due to the procurement method's open nature. The services sought encompass IT consulting, software development, and support, making it especially suitable for firms with expertise in these areas looking to expand their public sector clientele.

## Notice

Subscription based Research Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0595470e-361e-4020-85ae-f8b5aca93a93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,600 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 8 May 2026 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0595470e-361e-4020-85ae-f8b5aca93a93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0595470e-361e-4020-85ae-f8b5aca93a93
  8th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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