Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Gartner UK Ltd
- Value
- £182,250
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Sector
- IT services · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV 72000000)
- Region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Official notice
- 085773-2025 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date1 Oct 2025
- Published23 Dec 2025Published 83 days after the contract date
Description
The contract encompasses the provision of subscription-based research services and software licences for a range of specialist applications. These services support access to proprietary data, analytical tools, and technical resources essential for operational and strategic functions. The scope includes renewal and management of existing licences, ensuring continued compliance with software usage terms and uninterrupted access to digital platforms. The arrangement facilitates efficient oversight of multiple software assets across departments, aligning with organisational needs and regulatory obligations.
About the supplier
Gartner UK Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 02266016).