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Provision of Software Asset Management

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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21 Oct 2024 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, has awarded a contract for the provision of Software Asset Management consultancy services to Specialist Computer Centres Plc. The procurement process was conducted through a single tender action, classified under the Software consultancy services industry category. The contract began on 1st July 2024 and will run until 28th February 2025. The total value of the awarded contract is £102,660. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 30th June 2024, with an award date on 30th June 2024 as well.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for growth particularly to businesses experienced in providing software consultancy services. Although the direct procurement method was used for this particular tender, businesses with a focus on comprehensive software management solutions can find such contracts promising for expansion. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete and deliver on such projects, capitalising on their agility and specialised expertise in the sector. Given the location of service delivery in the United Kingdom, local businesses with established operations in Newport or the surrounding regions may also find an additional logistical advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Software Asset Management

Notice Description

Consultancy Services for the Software Asset Management Licenses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-062dc898-d117-4976-bd09-d98a826124c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe5cfd0-a28a-4c2f-bbd6-ce57600755b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,440 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,660 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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