Find a TenderAwarded without competition

Published 23 Oct 2026, 16:01 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Technology Research and Advisory Services

Official notice

Authority: Sheffield Hallam University (Education)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: IT Services & Software (72) Delivery: North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)

+6 more

East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)South West (UKK)

Awarded value£216,900published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 30 Sept 2026no call for competition

Awarded to Gartner UK LTD

What is being bought

Published requirement description

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.

CPV: Systems and technical consultancy services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1Sheffield Hallam University requires technology research and advisory services to…Awarded

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.

Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 23 Oct 2026, 16:01 BST
Last source update: 23 Oct 2026, 16:01 BST
Authority reference: 2627-04-DTS-CN
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-100694
Classification (CPV): Systems and technical consultancy services
Delivery area: North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
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South West (UKK)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078f7a Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: 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.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £216,9001 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 30 Sept 2026

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
Gartner UK LTD	£216,900 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Technology Research and Advisory Services · Gartner UK LTD
Signed
30 Sept 2026
Value
£216,900
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Sheffield Hallam University

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation GB-UKPRN: 10005790 City Campus, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S11WBContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Gartner UK LimitedAwarded supplierGB-COH: 02266016 Surrey, UK, TW20 9AH

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.