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title: "Technology Research Advisory Service"
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# Technology Research Advisory Service

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0ccb6a9-debf-423f-bb3d-4b3b37468c08

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Sheffield Hallam University seeking a Technology Research Advisory Service to enhance its IT and technology strategies. This contract, valued at £115,000, comes under the classification of Information systems or technology strategic review services, and is located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 31 August 2019, with the contract commencing on 1 September 2019 and set to end on 31 August 2020. The procurement method used was a Competition Waiver, indicating a non-standard approach to sourcing this service.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consulting firms specialising in IT and technology advisory services, particularly those with expertise in strategic reviews and independent analysis. Businesses that provide research and development consultancy, or legal advisory services related to IT, would find themselves well-positioned to compete. The aim of the procurement is to ensure that the university derives maximum value from its IT investments by engaging a knowledgeable supplier, which in this case has been awarded to Gartner U.K. Limited.

## Notice

Support and access to services and analyst to ensures that the University's IT and technology strategies are developed in line with best practice and future trends. Advice must be independent of suppliers or third-parties and will aim to support the University in getting the best value from IT and technology services. Advice on specific projects, risks or plans and expert reviews of strategies for IT ensure that development and implementation of technology change is well supported and the breadth of risk and potential impacts are all taken into account.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12b68b6-1353-4cb8-a0f1-26f5480c24b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Competition Waiver |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2019 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12b68b6-1353-4cb8-a0f1-26f5480c24b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12b68b6-1353-4cb8-a0f1-26f5480c24b1
  13th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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