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IEEE/IET database

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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06 Dec 2024 at 15:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, has completed the procurement process for access to the IEEE/IET database, an essential service classified under the CPV code 72320000, indicating database services. This contract, awarded under Regulation 32(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, follows a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition. The contract was signed on 28th November 2024 and is currently active. The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive as the contractor has exclusive IP rights to the needed data, and the procurement stage is marked as Award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in database services, particularly those with exclusive intellectual property rights that align with the requirements of the contract. SMEs and enterprises in the database and information technology sectors can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships with authoritative bodies like the Intellectual Property Office. CONTENT ONLINE LTD, an SME based in Carlisle, is an excellent example of a business well-suited for such specialised contracts, highlighting the potential for other niche providers to thrive and grow through similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IEEE/IET database

Notice Description

The Contract Authority requires access to the IEEE database, the contract is awarded in accordance to Regulation 32(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract Authority requires access to the IEEE database, the contract is awarded in accordance to Regulation 32(b)(iii)

Procurement Information

The Contract Authority consider Regulation 32(b)(iii) to apply to this contract as the contractor have exclusive IP rights to the data needed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c31f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039470-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Category Manager
Contact Email
corporate-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1633814000

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
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENT ONLINE

Further Information

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