---
title: "Research Subscription Based Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828336"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-04-01"
---

# Research Subscription Based Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828336

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for research subscription-based services in the IT sector under a framework agreement, G Cloud 14. Situated in Edinburgh, the buying organisation, classified as a central purchasing body, aims to procure general public services. This contract award notice indicates the completion of the procurement process through an open procedure. The contract was signed on 31 March 2026, with the supplier being Gartner UK Ltd. Located in Egham, Gartner UK Ltd will deliver these specialised services within the UKM region, and the contract is valued at £291,000 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT research and insight services. With a streamlined open procedure, companies with expertise in subscription-based IT research services can identify pathways to grow their market presence and build long-term relationships with government entities. Large-scale enterprises, especially those with an established presence in the UK or EU, are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. The collaboration with the Scottish Government could enhance reputations and lead to future tender opportunities within the realm of public sector IT services.

## Notice

Subscription based services for IT research and insight

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Subscription based services for IT research and insight. Please note this is a contract award notice, not a new opportunity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553066 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £291,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553066

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553066
  Research Subscription Based Services - Subscription based services for IT research and insight

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828336

## Provenance

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