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In-Tend E-Procurement Portal

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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18 Mar 2026 at 16:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Office for National Statistics, located in Newport, Wales, and concerns an e-procurement and contract management portal under the title "In-Tend E-Procurement Portal." The tender falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement, with a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 18 March 2026. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a contract value of £10,162. The award was actively confirmed on 28 February 2026. While the tender is complete, it remains crucial for understanding how public procurement can be navigated and leveraged.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process is suited for SME participation. As the project involves software and information systems, businesses with expertise in these areas could benefit greatly, especially those specialising in e-procurement solutions. The procurement method, being selective and utilizing a framework agreement, provides a focused opportunity for capable businesses to contribute to government processes. Companies like In-Tend Limited, which has secured the contract, illustrate how SMEs can successfully engage with public sector procurement to expand their business offerings and establish influential partnerships with government bodies like the Office for National Statistics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In-Tend E-Procurement Portal

Notice Description

E-procurement and Contract Management Portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bdc238f-cfad-4ebb-ab72-12ea6529fb17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b760e2-3bd5-4d92-8cc7-55b469a64c43
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,162 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,162 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
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

IN-TEND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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