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IEEE/IET Database

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Apr 2021 at 11:41

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Award

14 Apr 2021 at 09:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Intellectual Property Office, which is based in Newport, Wales. The title of the tender is "IEEE/IET Database," which pertains to the subscription services industry. This contract, valued at £168,670, was awarded following a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action and has a contract period from 30 November 2020 to 29 November 2021. The procurement was initiated with a tender period that concluded on 2 November 2020, and the award was published on 23 April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in database access and subscription services, particularly those with experience in providing intellectual property resources. Companies that might excel in this bidding scenario typically include established firms in the technology or information services sector. Given that the procurement was awarded without competitive tendering, this may appeal to larger enterprises that can fulfil the specific requirements outlined by the Intellectual Property Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IEEE/IET Database

Notice Description

Access to online database of Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers. Database gives access to prior art as part of Patent examination and rights granting activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/707f7895-d4b5-48b0-a69b-bdf9e9c574f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,670 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,670 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2020 - 29 Nov 2021 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
Additional Buyers

ATAMIS LTD

Contact Name
Sharon Duncombe
Contact Email
procurement@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003002000

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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENT ONLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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