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Combined Software Asset Management Consultancy and Snow

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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21 Apr 2026 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the procurement of combined software asset management consultancy and IT software package services. This process is classified under the software consultancy services industry sector, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, with a budget of £156,166, is scheduled to commence on 24th February 2026 and end on 23rd February 2027. The tender period ended on 9th February 2026, leading to the award to Specialist Computer Centres Plc on 16th February 2026. The procurement stage concluded with the award status marked as active.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth within the specialised software consultancy and asset management domain. Businesses with expertise in IT software and consultancy, especially those that are small or medium-sized enterprises, are well-positioned to compete in such framework agreement call-offs. Engaging in contracts with a government body like the Intellectual Property Office could enhance market credibility and open pathways to further public sector engagements. Specialist Computer Centres Plc, a large firm based in Birmingham, has successfully secured this contract, indicating the competitive nature and potential benefits of participating in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Combined Software Asset Management Consultancy and Snow

Notice Description

Software + Consultancy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05e7afd2-5657-400f-a3a3-e3d75523728b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec1b739-9999-4901-b762-a8d123da70d7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,166 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,166 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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