Planning

OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence)

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 09:32

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Sep 2025 at 14:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence)", with a focus on software package and information systems. This process is intended to support decision-making, investigations, and strategic planning in industries such as national security, law enforcement, cybersecurity, and business intelligence. The market engagement end date is set for 13th October 2025. The available budget for this procurement is £500,000, and the initiative is part of a tender procedure aimed at acquiring goods, specifically through open-market engagement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering solutions that enhance intelligence gathering and analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability provisions outlined, which highlight a preference for SMEs. Companies operating in relevant sectors, such as law enforcement technology or cybersecurity, and those looking to expand into public sector work in the United Kingdom, would find this opportunity advantageous for growth and establishing a foothold in government contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence)

Notice Description

To Gather and analyse information from to support decision-making, investigations, or strategic planning. Used in fields like national security, law enforcement, cybersecurity, business intelligence. https://atamis-2198.my.site.com/login

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a197616-dba5-495b-a576-970b6e207838
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c7134d-9593-48e5-b621-3845b929b7ec
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Amy Newby
Contact Email
amy.newby@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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