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GovAssure

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GovAssure" involved the Intellectual Property Office, based at Concept House, Cardiff Road, NP10 8QQ, as the buying organisation. This tender, which focused on computer audit services, falls under the services category and was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage as of 24 March 2026, with the award being made on 2 February 2026. The contract will run from 2 February 2026 until 1 February 2031. Key locations associated with this procurement include the United Kingdom, and the opportunity was particularly suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), though not for voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The total contract value is £67,000.

The awarded contract provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in computer audit services. SMEs are encouraged to compete, especially those with the capacity to deliver over a five-year period. Businesses adept at providing robust audit solutions in compliance with the specified requirements can leverage this contract for long-term engagement and a steady revenue stream. The opportunity was awarded to NCC Group Security Services Limited, indicating that the contract required a proven track record in the sector, which would appeal to established firms seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

GovAssure

Notice Description

GovAssure Audits for a period of 5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b72f5aca-c827-4ae6-b36b-c82fdc778e7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9a38470-edbc-4141-87af-76a604b3e101
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72810000 - Computer audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2031 Over 5 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
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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

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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