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Provision of IBM Software & Associated Services

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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17 Mar 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of IBM Software & Associated Services", focusing on software package and information systems. Located in Newport, United Kingdom, this tender falls under the goods category and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 29th November 2024, and the contract period beginning on 30th November 2024 until 29th November 2029. A substantial total contract value of £5,060,711.47 GBP has been awarded.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software products and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand a good chance of benefiting from this procurement, as they are deemed suitable participants by the IPO. Involving Ultima Business Solutions Limited as the supplier, the awarded contract offers extensive services over a five-year period, creating substantial room for collaboration and development within the software industry. Businesses adept in delivering IBM software solutions and associated services would find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Provision of IBM Software & Associated Services

Notice Description

Provision of IBM Software Licenses & Associated Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-853b8c07-7ac7-4ef9-8db0-87654fee24a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2fde3b-8c5a-43eb-9755-fbbe28712699
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£5,060,711 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£506,071,147 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2029 Over 5 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
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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

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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