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29 Jun 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Diligent Suite Boards" contract has been completed by the Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the IT software package industry, involved securing a software solution for board paper management and collaboration. The process was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 23rd May 2026, with the contract period spanning from 25th May 2026 to 24th May 2029. The total contract value was £75,300.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with public sector projects. Companies with expertise in secure software development for administrative and leadership team coordination are particularly suited to compete in such opportunities. Participation in similar tenders can facilitate business growth by expanding their portfolio of government contracts, enhancing their reputation and enabling access to long-term project engagements.

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Notice Title

Diligent Suite Boards

Notice Description

A secure Board Paper collation and collaboration software solution that allows, leadership teams and administrative staff to simplify how board packs are managed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71a5a7fa-99cb-4890-b31a-7aa7bb0ec877
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a35804-6cb7-48ec-a0d9-ae000c2ae7f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 2029 3-4 years
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
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

DILIGENT BOARDBOOKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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