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Provision of Skills Base 2026

Intellectual Property Office

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08 May 2026 at 10:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Procurement for the provision of "Skills Base 2026" by the Intellectual Property Office has reached the award stage. This contract focuses on the software package and information systems industry, specifically for 250 AI-enabled Skills Base licences with an option for 1,450 non-AI licences. Located in Cardiff Road, the contract was awarded to Akhter Computers Limited with a total contract value of £117,474. This procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 3rd May 2026 and ending on 2nd May 2027.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement explicitly indicates suitability for such entities. Businesses specialising in software development, IT consultancy, or AI solutions could significantly benefit from engaging in similar opportunities due to the nature of procurement in the services category. Being open to SMEs, future tenders from the Intellectual Property Office in this category may provide lucrative prospects for growth in the tech and software sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Skills Base 2026

Notice Description

250 AI enabled Skills Base licences and optional * 1,450 non-AI licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-181cb6ef-456a-4d1c-b6fa-9d7ff9ee2d67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7577d348-8d65-45bf-b87e-03457c138c6d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,474 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,948 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 2 May 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF ROAD
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Postcode Area
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

Akhter Computers Limited

Further Information

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