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Ivanti Patchlink

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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28 Nov 2025 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Intellectual Property Office, was for the project titled "Ivanti Patchlink." This procurement falls under the industry category of software-related services, with delivery specified in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering stage has concluded with the award stage, and the contract is set to start on 1st December 2025 and end on 30th November 2026. The tender period closed on the 21st of November 2025, with the contract having a value of £9,495.45 GBP. The buying organisation, Intellectual Property Office, is located in Newport, and the main contact is through their IT Commercial department via email.

This tender offers significant growth prospects for companies specialising in software services, particularly those focusing on cybersecurity and server management solutions. The nature of the procurement allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage, as these contracts often aim to patch Microsoft vulnerabilities on servers effectively. Businesses with existing framework agreements or those looking to form strategic partnerships with larger firms like Bytes Software Services Ltd, the awarded supplier, could find opportunities for expansion and professional development within this contract's scope.

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Notice Title

Ivanti Patchlink

Notice Description

Tool to patch Microsoft vulnerabilities on Servers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e9428e2-d847-4591-9147-f04fb9081fb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcfd0cff-8def-44b6-bf04-2005c7618866
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,495 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,495 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 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

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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