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Tender

15 Jul 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, a central government authority located in Newport, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for the project titled "Procurement/Contract Think Kit - KS3 - KS4 Resource Update." This procurement process, categorised under education and training services, aims to refresh Think Kit lesson plans for the KS3 and KS4 curriculum in subjects including Design & Technology, Business Studies, and Music. The tender is part of an open competition with a submission deadline on the 5th of August, 2026, at noon. The contract period is scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 31st December 2026, with quality weighted at 90% and cost at 10%.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources, particularly those experienced in developing curriculum content for secondary education. Companies with expertise in design, technology, business studies, and music education materials are well-suited to compete. As the procurement method is open competition below threshold, small and medium-sized enterprises have a viable chance to participate and potentially expand their influence within the educational sector, contributing to improved educational outcomes in the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Procurement/Contract Think Kit - KS3 - KS4 Resource Update

Notice Description

Refresh existing Think Kit lesson plans for KS3 and KS4 curriculum: o Design & Technology o Business Studies o Music Location of Tender is here: https://atamis-2198.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066915-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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