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i-Trent

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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09 Dec 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Intellectual Property Office for the project titled "i-Trent", which includes the provision, licencing, implementation, hosting, support, and maintenance of the iTrent HR, Payroll, and workforce Management System. This contract falls under the IT services category, with a classification code of 72000000. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Softcat PLC as the supplier. Key locations include the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and other regions, with the contract period running from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2028. The process is complete, having utilised an unspecified procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in IT services, consulting, software development, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable to participate, given the procurement's emphasis on accessibility for these business types. With an awarded contract value of £447,426.21, companies in relevant sectors can expand their client base and enhance their reputation by successfully engaging in similar future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

i-Trent

Notice Description

Provision , licencing, implementation, hosting, support and ongoing maintenance of the iTrent HR, Payroll and workforce Management System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18b29087-7492-4094-9fee-7dffe6cbcea4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe8976b-401d-40ee-9008-ed21603a6b73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£447,426 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£447,426 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2028 3-4 years
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
Louise Jenkins
Contact Email
louise.jenkins@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF ROAD
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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