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Etarmis Support

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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10 Dec 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Etarmis Support," was conducted by the Intellectual Property Office. It involved IT services, specifically focusing on workforce and time management systems. The procurement utilised a direct method under a single tender action, which is below the threshold. The tender pertains to services and was recently completed, entering the award stage. Key dates to note include the tender period closing on 8th December 2025 and the contract starting from 10th December 2025, lasting until 9th December 2026. The procurement is based in Newport, with services potentially being extended to various locations including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owing to its suitability for smaller businesses. HFX Ltd, a supplier based in London, has been actively involved, indicating this tender could be beneficial for businesses specialising in IT service provision and workforce management solutions. By participating in such tenders, companies in the IT sector can enhance their portfolio and gain governmental experience, potentially leading to larger contracts in the future. This opportunity would be especially advantageous for businesses with a strong background in consulting, software development, and support services.

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Notice Title

Etarmis Support

Notice Description

workforce/time management and flexible working system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4525f3bf-62f6-4384-9831-7f19742fd0ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bc2cf9-6f1f-4871-8a21-10a98947c809
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£47,025 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,025 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 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
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

HFX

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