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Questback Essentials

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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27 Jan 2026 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, has concluded the procurement process for an online survey software titled Questback Essentials. Falling under the IT software package industry category, this contracting process reached the award stage on 8th December 2025, following a selective procedure entailing a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract to Akhter Computers Limited commenced on 15th December 2025 and will run until 14th December 2027, with a total value of £14,023.36. This procurement spans delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT software solutions. The emphasis on a call-off from a framework agreement suggests that similar future opportunities may arise for businesses prepared to engage in selective procurement methodologies. Akhter Computers Limited, already a beneficiary of this tender, exemplifies the capacity of SMEs to successfully compete and secure public contracts within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Questback Essentials

Notice Description

On-line survey software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b61b0888-3136-4479-a65c-d4341667d476
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c7c20f-65a5-42ef-82d0-40dade290cec
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
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
£14,023 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,023 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 1-2 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

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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