Award

API Connect Upgrade

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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31 Oct 2024 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, has completed the award stage of a procurement titled "API Connect Upgrade" within the IT services industry category. The contract, valued at £55,225 GBP, was awarded to Responsiv Solutions Limited. The procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 27th September 2024, and the contract period spans from 30th September 2024 to 31st December 2024. The procurement covers diverse delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those skilled in technical assistance and project management. The contract requires a substantial amount of consulting and support work, making it ideal for companies with experienced specialists. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete, given the tailored procurement method that favours agile and specialised service providers. This project can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish a robust presence in the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Title

API Connect Upgrade

Notice Description

External Technical Assistance SOW - Time & Materials - Estimated days: 40 x days - Senior Specialist 7 x days - Project Manager

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be1fb05b-43fc-4ff4-a27c-979fe62699d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffbeacba-f1d7-4d1d-bec3-21b1f28b92e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,225 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 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
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

RESPONSIV SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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