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Provision of Content Management System Hosting & Support

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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28 Jan 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Content Management System Hosting & Support" under the industry category of Content Management Software Package (CPV ID: 48783000). The process was conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering period ended on 20th January 2025, with the contract awarded to AXIS12 LTD on 23rd January 2025. The contract, valued at £516,153.6, commences on 1st February 2025 and concludes on 31st January 2028.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as evidenced by its suitability criteria. Businesses specializing in content management systems, especially those with expertise in Drupal hosting and support, are well-positioned to benefit. The contract's substantial value and duration provide a stable revenue stream, making it an attractive proposition for companies looking to expand their service portfolio and establish a robust relationship with a prominent government entity like the Intellectual Property Office.

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Notice Title

Provision of Content Management System Hosting & Support

Notice Description

Drupal - Content Management System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6419bc-5b3c-4366-ab40-92e108841c93
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48783000 - Content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£516,153 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£516,153 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 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
IT Services Commercial
Contact Email
it-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003002000

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

AXIS12

Further Information

Notice Documents

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