Award

Nessus Software License

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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Award

20 Nov 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, which required a "Nessus Software License" under the industry category of security software packages. The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Notably, this contract was in the award stage, with the award published on 20th November 2025. The tender's value was £2,899.38 GBP, and the contract period extends from 2nd November 2025 to 1st November 2026, marking a full year's duration for the software license delivery in the United Kingdom.

Businesses in the IT security industry, particularly SMEs, could find significant growth opportunities in such tenders, especially those adept at delivering software licence solutions. The award of this contract to Specialist Computer Centres Plc underscores the competitive edge larger scale suppliers may have, yet smaller companies looking to expand in this market should consider engaging in framework agreements to access similar opportunities. This environment provides a chance for capable businesses to supply niche products or services to government agencies, fostering potential business scale-up and diversification.

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Notice Title

Nessus Software License

Notice Description

Software License

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10edd3eb-ca28-44f6-a836-e66cc921424c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a044f4c6-cf7d-4cf6-b2b7-bb29f58a4bf5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,899 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,899 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2025 - 1 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
IPO Commercial
Contact Email
it-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003002000

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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