Award

11 x ObserveIT Licenses

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Award

11 Dec 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), located in Newport, Wales, completed a selective procurement for "11 x ObserveIT Licenses," categorised under computer supplies. The procurement process was a call-off from a framework agreement with a procurement value of £24,419.39. The tender period ended on 6th November 2025, and the contract runs from 30th November 2025 to 29th November 2026. The ONS, as the buying organisation, awarded the contract to Bytes Software Services Ltd on 12th November 2025, with the award being published on 11th December 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in supplying computer goods, especially those operating within framework agreements. The procurement method favours companies experienced in selective processing and framework agreements. While the contract was awarded to a large supplier, the suitability criteria indicate that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders, offering growth potential for businesses looking to engage with public sector clients like the ONS.

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Notice Title

11 x ObserveIT Licenses

Notice Description

11 x ObserveIT Licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36373b21-2dfd-422c-844f-3942adfd9e05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3beab3ca-8789-4ea0-97d4-a08404c20ab1
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30237300 - Computer supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,419 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,419 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 29 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
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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