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Provision of Document Core Pack 2026

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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08 May 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Document Core Pack 2026," classified under the document management software package category. Situated in the United Kingdom, with a specific delivery address at NP10 8QQ, this tender reached the award stage on 20th April 2026. Bechtle Direct Ltd was awarded the contract, valued at £15,037, and the contract period will run from 10th May 2026 to 9th May 2027. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement.

This project presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, especially those capable of providing document management and collaboration tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders within the services category, as the procurement process indicated suitability for SMEs. Interested businesses should focus on building capabilities in supporting and delivering document software solutions to align with the demands of such government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Document Core Pack 2026

Notice Description

Document Core Pack is a software licence bundle that provides standard document creation, editing and collaboration tools, with supplier support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b42f7d3c-09c9-456c-b9a8-cc4f2e460ce7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f72839a8-99d7-4f30-be3f-416014746b54
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48311000 - Document management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,074 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,037 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 May 2026 - 9 May 2027 6-12 months
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
CARDIFF ROAD
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

BECHTLE DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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