---
title: "ICT Target Operating Model"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828537"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-02"
---

# ICT Target Operating Model

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828537

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the award stage for the procurement process titled "ICT Target Operating Model." This procurement falls under the services category and involves an open procedure on the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework (RM1557.14). The contract, valued at £420,000, is intended to enhance ICT operating models and was signed on 27th March 2026. The contract's sole supplier is Gartner U.K. Limited, and the primary location for service delivery is Edinburgh (region UKM75). The procurement was managed under an open procurement method, ensuring transparency and broad participation.

This contract presents opportunities for firms specialising in ICT services to expand their influence and demonstrate their capabilities within the public sector. Large firms like Gartner U.K. Limited have proven successful, suggesting that businesses with a strong portfolio in ICT solutions could leverage similar frameworks to secure future contracts. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) did not participate in this tender, the open procedure indicates potential for businesses of various scales to engage, provided they meet the procurement requirements. This framework emphasizes the value of strategic partnerships and advanced service offerings within the ICT industry.

## Notice

Award of contract on Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework (RM1557.14) for ICT Target Operating Model.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract on Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework (RM1557.14) for ICT Target Operating Model.. Please refer to https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.14

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553231 |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 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 | £420,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553231

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553231
  ICT Target Operating Model - Award of contract on Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 framework (RM1557.14) for ICT Target Operating Model.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828537
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.14

## Provenance

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