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Provision of UX Forms (software)

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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08 Jul 2026 at 08:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of UX Forms (software)" on 29th May 2026. This tender, classified under IT services, involved a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £300,000, spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028. Key delivery for this procurement is scheduled within the United Kingdom, covering aspects such as consulting, software development, and support, which are essential elements of the enterprise-ready cloud-based software platform designed to enhance customer-facing web services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those focusing on the development and management of cloud-based software solutions. SMEs may find an attractive prospect in this framework, as the procurement strategy indicates a preference for such organisations. Companies with expertise in building and running customer-facing web forms can leverage this tender to expand their market reach and demonstrate their capacity to meet high standards in public sector IT projects. Equal Experts UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, illustrating a competitive opportunity for similar businesses specialised in advanced IT solutions to engage with government projects and grow their business credentials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of UX Forms (software)

Notice Description

An enterprise-ready cloud based software platform used to design, build and run customer-facing web forms that support the IPO's online services and transactions. Managed Multi-Tenant Service Platinum

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e63279-0e18-41b2-addd-4f28649d334c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUAL EXPERTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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