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title: "ICT Consultancy and Research Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000518534"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
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# ICT Consultancy and Research Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000518534

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews has completed the procurement process for ICT Consultancy and Research Services, following an open tendering method. The contract, which encompasses a three-year duration with the option for two one-year extensions, had its award date on 11th January 2018. This procurement falls within the education industry category and addresses the needs of the university located in St Andrews, named with postal code KY16 9LB. Interested bidders were required to submit their proposals electronically, with the tender period concluding on 30th November 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the information and communications technology sector, particularly those specialising in consultancy and research services. Companies that provide ICT metrics, benchmarks, market analysis, and advisory services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The successful supplier, Gartner UK Ltd, has established its position in a competitive market, underscoring the potential for growth for firms looking to expand their offerings to public institutions.

## Notice

The requirement is to provide access to current and relevant information, and consultancy services for a period of 3 years with the option for two 1-year extensions. Scope: * ICT metrics and benchmarks * Access to ICT-focused research material * ICT market and vendor analysis * ICT advisory services provided by subject matter experts * ICT-related review services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is to provide access to current and relevant information, and consultancy services for a period of 3 years with the option for two 1-year extensions. Scope: * ICT metrics and benchmarks * Access to ICT-focused research material * ICT market and vendor analysis * ICT advisory services provided by subject matter experts * ICT-related review services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306956 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £97,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | ST ANDREWS |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 9LB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306956
- 9 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300657

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300657&idx=1
  9th November 2017 - Electronic Portal Guidance / Instruction
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300657
  ICT Consultancy and Research Services - The requirement is to provide access to current and relevant information, and consultancy services for a period of 3 years with the option for two 1-year extensions. Scope: * ICT metrics and benchmarks * Access to ICT-focused research material * ICT market and vendor analysis * ICT advisory services provided by subject matter experts * ICT-related review services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306956
  ICT Consultancy and Research Services - The requirement is to provide access to current and relevant information, and consultancy services for a period of 3 years with the option for two 1-year extensions. Scope: * ICT metrics and benchmarks * Access to ICT-focused research material * ICT market and vendor analysis * ICT advisory services provided by subject matter experts * ICT-related review services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/procurement/supplier-registration-portal.pdf
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000518534
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home

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