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title: "Technology Research and Advisory Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078f7a"
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buyer: "Sheffield Hallam University"
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# Technology Research and Advisory Services

Buyer: Sheffield Hallam University  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078f7a

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University procured technology research and advisory services to support strategic IT planning and management of its digital and technology environment. The requirement covers independent technology research, market analysis, industry insight, best-practice guidance and expert advice. The services help the University assess emerging technologies, develop IT strategies, evaluate technology solutions and suppliers, and identify ways to improve efficiency and value for money. They also include access to research publications and analytical tools to support digital transformation and technology investment decisions. The work is for the University’s technology environment, with delivery locations spanning England. The service category is technology and systems consultancy (CPV 72220000).

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Gartner UK Limited. Sheffield Hallam University used the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 framework to make a call-off award without a separate advertised competition. Price was the stated award criterion. The award is active and the contract is active. The contract was signed on 30 September 2026, with a value of £216,900. The tender data also marks its sole lot as cancelled, although the award and contract entries show an active award and contract. The published outcome records one bid for the lot.

This award demonstrates demand from Sheffield Hallam University for independent technology research and advice to inform strategic IT planning and investment. A credible provider for this requirement needs to offer access to relevant research publications, market intelligence, benchmarking and analytical tools, backed by expert analysts who can provide practical guidance. Useful capability includes assessing emerging technologies and suppliers, shaping technology strategies, supporting digital transformation, and identifying improvements in operational efficiency and value for money. Suppliers should be able to serve senior technology leaders and provide insight that can be applied to major investment decisions. The procurement used the G-Cloud 14 framework route, so experience delivering advisory services through that framework and meeting its call-off terms would be relevant to competing for this buyer’s requirement in future.

## Notice

Contract awarded to the supplier who provides access to technology research, market intelligence, benchmarking, expert analysts and peer insight, enabling senior technology leaders to test strategic direction and inform major investment decisions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Sheffield Hallam University requires technology research and advisory services to support strategic IT planning, informed decision-making and the effective management of its digital and technology environment. The services are expected to provide access to independent technology research, market analysis, industry insights, best-practice guidance and expert advisory support. This will assist the University in evaluating emerging technologies, developing IT strategies, assessing technology solutions and suppliers, and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and value for money. The requirement includes access to relevant research publications, analytical tools and expert advice to support the University's ongoing digital transformation and technology-related decision-making.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The framework permits eligible contracting authorities to award call-off contracts without a separate advertised procurement procedure, subject to compliance with the framework's terms and conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100694-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £216,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Sheffield Hallam University |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Gartner UK Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100694-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shu.ac.uk

## Provenance

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