IT Research and Insight Services
Details
- Supplier(s)
- Gartner UK Ltd
- Value
- 196,400
- Topic
- Software consultancy services
- Published
- 30 September 2026
- Source
- uk:sell2wales
Tender description
The contract provides the University with access to independent research, industry analysis, technology insights and specialist advisory services to support strategic and operational decision-making across its IT function. The service includes access to research and guidance covering a broad range of technology and IT-related areas, supporting the assessment of emerging technologies, understanding of industry trends, development of technology strategies and informed decision-making regarding IT services and investments. The service also provides independent, evidence-based information and specialist guidance to supplement internal expertise and support the University in evaluating technology solutions, suppliers and market developments. Access to current research and industry insight supports the University in making informed decisions aligned with recognised industry practices and current market intelligence.
Timeline
- Completed: Award date21 September 2026
- Completed: Award published30 September 2026Current notice
About the buyer
University of South Wales is a higher education institution, buying through a dedicated team in its Finance department in Pontypridd. Contract notices and awards are published on Sell2Wales, the procurement portal for Welsh public bodies. Lower-value notices below the EU thresholds go out through eTenderwales. Larger requirements are let as framework call-offs, covering library systems and campus facilities. The university buys collaboratively through the Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales, alongside universities across Wales. The Welsh HE Shared Services Project extends this collaboration across the wider sector. Suppliers can register interest directly with the procurement team.
Education procurement reached £47.4bn in 2024/25, the fourth-largest public sector budget.
Over the past 5 years, most of University of South Wales's contract awards have been in business services, construction work and education and training.
Relevant CPV codes
- 72266000 · Software consultancy services
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@university-of-south-wales.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@university-of-south-wales.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@university-of-south-wales.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@university-of-south-wales.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@university-of-south-wales.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@university-of-south-wales.gov |
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