Award

Etarmis Support

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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09 Feb 2025 at 13:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office has awarded a contract for the provision of HFX Etarmis Maintenance Support. This procurement, classified under software support services, falls within the services category and is valued at GBP 39,936.6. The contract will be executed from 10 December 2024 to 9 December 2025, covering locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international regions. This tender, conducted through a direct procurement method, was part of a single tender action below the threshold, suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services. SMEs that can provide robust maintenance support for the HFX Etarmis system would be highly suited to compete for similar future contracts. Establishing a relationship with the Intellectual Property Office could open doors for continued collaboration, ensuring a steady flow of projects and enhancing business reputation in the public procurement sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Etarmis Support

Notice Description

Provision of HFX Etarmis Maintenance Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dbe869c-21ef-4cd9-8391-16362b0f6a30
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,853 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,936 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2024 - 9 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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
Category Manager
Contact Email
it-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01633814000

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

HFX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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