---
title: "PRO004976- Technology Research and advisory platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f9c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
published: "2025-12-18"
---

# PRO004976- Technology Research and advisory platform

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f9c8

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by United Utilities Water Limited for the "PRO004976- Technology Research and Advisory Platform" has reached the award stage. This tender involves a contract for services relating to business and management consultancy, specifically within the utilities industry category. The contract was awarded to Gartner U.K. Limited, with the contract term commencing on 1 January 2026 and scheduled to run until 31 December 2029, with the possibility of two optional two-year extensions. The procurement method employed was a competitive flexible procedure, allowing selective participation. The location for service delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting regions such as UKD.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in technology research, advisory, and consultancy services. Companies offering robust online platforms that integrate research insights, benchmarking, advisory services, toolkits, and peer community access could find valuable avenues for expansion through such tenders. While large-scale organisations with extensive capabilities like Gartner U.K. Limited have secured this contract, smaller firms adept in niche technology solutions or offering complementary services may position themselves as strong contenders for future opportunities in similar utility sector procurements.

## Notice

The authority requires: A single integrated, online subscription-based research and advisory platform for technology, that includes all of the following components: Research & Insights Benchmarking Advisory Services Toolkits Peer community

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084659-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,360,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | GREAT SANKEY |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA5 3LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| 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

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 20:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084659-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084659-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://gartner.com
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04e7a8
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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