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Provision of Cardinus Hosting & Support

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, UK, has awarded the contract titled "Provision of Cardinus Hosting & Support," which falls under the IT software package category. The procurement process commenced with a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded to Cardinus Risk Management Ltd on 20th March 2026, with the award notice published on 30th March 2026. This contract will cover subscription and support for hosting up to 2,000 user licences under the "Healthy Working Plus" initiative, commencing on 23rd March 2026 and concluding on 22nd March 2029. The tender period ended on 16th March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £10,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the IT industry, particularly those specialising in software packages and IT support services. The procurement method being selective indicates a preference for businesses already on the framework, potentially providing business growth through enhancing existing partnerships with the Intellectual Property Office. Companies capable of delivering robust hosting and support services on a large scale could benefit from the exposure and expansion in the public sector, fostering long-term collaborations and scaling operations to meet governmental IT demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Cardinus Hosting & Support

Notice Description

Subscription + support. Covers the hosting for up to 2000 users licences. Healthy Working Plus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/903e1b6e-827b-4126-8d0c-9e52bb02326d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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
£10,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
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

CARDINUS RISK MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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