Provision of Bespoke Writing Skills Courses

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, has completed a public procurement process for the provision of bespoke writing skills courses, classified under the training services industry category. This contract was awarded to The Clive Davis Partnership Ltd., a small to medium-sized enterprise, with the contract period running from 12 May 2026 to 11 May 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, which is reflective of a tailored procurement approach often utilised to meet specific organisational needs. The contract, valued at £30,000, is intended to serve various regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the education and professional development sector seeking to expand their service offerings and client base. Companies specialising in custom training solutions or possessing expertise in crafting effective communication skills would find this contract particularly well-suited for their capabilities. While the procurement has been concluded, similar opportunities within the framework of a dynamic purchasing system indicate potential avenues for further contracts in the field, fostering business growth through sustained collaboration with government entities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Bespoke Writing Skills Courses

Notice Description

Bespoke Writing Skills

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2c26d58-e32c-43b8-8489-40d1485b06cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5837fed7-3ebf-4dec-a6fd-cfe2cdccadb0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 11 May 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THE CLIVE DAVIS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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