Award

Provision of Cobol Servers Support

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Cobol Servers Support" was conducted by the Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, UK. This selective tender falls under the Technical Support Services industry category, with a CPV classification of 71356300. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with XMA LIMITED being awarded the contract on 21st January 2026. This call-off from a framework agreement was completed with a contract value of £31,824.89. The contract period is set from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027, and the procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs, providing services across various regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised technical support services, particularly those familiar with Cobol server infrastructure. SMEs are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities due to the framework agreement's suitability criteria. Companies with a strong background in IT support, especially those that can provide comprehensive and reliable service to diverse locations, would find contracts like this one advantageous for expanding their public sector client base and enhancing their service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Cobol Servers Support

Notice Description

Provision of Cobol Servers Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69d6822a-11e8-4c54-8cba-a92c37964fb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467ad8e4-69b9-4808-b218-c654eb98b512
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,824 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,824 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 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
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

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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