---
title: "P25-075 Research Support - IT Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831776"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD"
published: "2026-05-12"
---

# P25-075 Research Support - IT Services

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831776

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## Summary

Skills Development Scotland Ltd has concluded a public procurement process titled "P25-075 Research Support - IT Services" within the services industry category. The process was conducted under an open procedure and has now reached the award stage. The procurement pertains to the provision of IT services, specifically research support, and is located in the UK, particularly under the jurisdiction of the region represented by the postal code G2 1DY, Glasgow, UKM. The contract was signed on 1st April 2026, with a total value of £277,500.00, awarded to the supplier Gartner. This project was completed under the GCloud 14 framework, adhering to the Crown Commercial Services guidelines.

This tender represents significant business opportunities, especially for large-scale enterprises experienced in IT services and research support. The open procedure utilized ensures a competitive environment for participants, offering fair chances to qualified providers. Enterprises capable of leveraging cloud-based solutions and those familiar with the GCloud procurement processes are particularly well positioned to capitalise on such opportunities. This contract highlights the potential for businesses specializing in IT services to expand their influence and capabilities within the public sector.

## Notice

Research Support - IT Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Research Support for IT Services. Please note that as this requirement was procured through Gcloud 14, the award criteria is different to the options that are available through PCS. The Gcloud 14 process was followed as per the Crown Commercial Services guidelines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555706 |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 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 | £277,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## 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

- 12 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555706

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555706
  P25-075 Research Support - IT Services - Research Support - IT Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831776
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-cour

## Provenance

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