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Granicus Subscription

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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13 Aug 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is for a subscription to Granicus, a communication software package, conducted by the Intellectual Property Office in Newport (postal code NP10 8QQ), United Kingdom. The contract, with a value of GBP 51,562, has been awarded to Granicus-Firmstep Ltd, and the procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the awarding contract period commencing on 18th May 2025 and ending on 17th May 2027. The process supports various locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, within the industry category of communication software.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software development and IT services, particularly those specialising in communication solutions. Although not specifically aimed at small or voluntary sector enterprises, companies with a strong presence in these technologies could find growth opportunities through the framework agreements. The procurement provides a solid business opportunity for firms that can supply high-quality, reliable software, especially those looking to enhance their portfolio within the public sector. Granicus-Firmstep Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to meet such procurement needs.

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Notice Title

Granicus Subscription

Notice Description

Communication Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b22f41e8-8342-4ec2-92d5-ee53631d7fe3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/415bebca-95f3-4a2b-b4f4-0a40ca8634df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,562 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,562 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2025 - 17 May 2027 1-2 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
IPO Commercial Team
Contact Email
it-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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