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Project Accelerator 2026

Intellectual Property Office

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08 May 2026 at 10:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, has awarded a contract titled "Project Accelerator 2026" in the business development consultancy services category. The contract is valued at £65,000 and spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement process, conducted through selective methodology as a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage with iCoTech Group Ltd being the successful supplier. This project aims to enhance the existing system for managing portfolios, programmes, and projects, and is classified under the CPV code 79411100.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those focusing on business development and project management systems. SMEs like iCoTech Group Ltd have found success in such contracts, illustrating potential growth avenues for similar entities. Companies with expertise in software development, particularly those familiar with platforms such as icoplan, will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders with similar requirements. Engaging in such opportunities can facilitate expansion into government contracting and leverage technological solutions to enhance service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Accelerator 2026

Notice Description

The IPO seeks a supplier to further develop and enhance its existing Project Accelerator system, currently built on the icoplan platform. The aim is to expand the system's capabilities for portfolio, programme, and project management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f1093d8-de56-4968-80a5-c03161d64b95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22a06620-7cbe-48a6-a828-c1b1f2f5e0a3
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 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
Intellectual Property Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF ROAD
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Postcode Area
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

iCoTech Group Ltd

Further Information

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