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
- Sheffield Hallam University · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Gartner UK Ltd
- Value
- £216,900
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Sector
- IT services · Systems and technical consultancy services (CPV 72220000)
- Region
- North East
- Official notice
- 100694-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date30 Sep 2026
- Published23 Oct 2026Published 23 days after the contract date
Description
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.
About the supplier
Gartner UK Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 02266016).