Award

Website Improvement

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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Award

03 Nov 2021 at 11:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has successfully completed a tender titled "Website Improvement" under the RM6018 Research Marketplace framework. This project, valued at £56,745, focuses on enhancing the accessibility and user experience of the IPO.gov.uk website, specifically by researching its layout and usability. The award was made on 4th October 2021, with the contract period commencing on 5th October 2021 and set to conclude on 28th February 2022. The procurement process was selective, targeting vendors that could deliver effective testing and evaluation services within the wider technology sector in Newport, Wales.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in web development, user experience research, and accessibility solutions to collaborate with a key governmental body. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the nature of the service and the IPO's inclination towards inclusive procurement practices. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in usability testing, digital consulting, and interface design will be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Website Improvement

Notice Description

IPO have placed a contract on the RM6018 Research Marketplace DPS for Research into the layout and user friendliness of the IPO.gov.uk hosted site. It Seeks improvement in current accessibility and user experience including iterative testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-618d5513-888c-4e23-9fe8-457336942fba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a4cda7-cf10-437e-bc89-3a220cc3de25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,745 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,745 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEB USABILITY PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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