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title: "Combined Software Asset Management Consultancy and Snow"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-05e7afd2-5657-400f-a3a3-e3d75523728b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
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# Combined Software Asset Management Consultancy and Snow

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05e7afd2-5657-400f-a3a3-e3d75523728b

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the procurement of combined software asset management consultancy and IT software package services. This process is classified under the software consultancy services industry sector, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, with a budget of £156,166, is scheduled to commence on 24th February 2026 and end on 23rd February 2027. The tender period ended on 9th February 2026, leading to the award to Specialist Computer Centres Plc on 16th February 2026. The procurement stage concluded with the award status marked as active.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth within the specialised software consultancy and asset management domain. Businesses with expertise in IT software and consultancy, especially those that are small or medium-sized enterprises, are well-positioned to compete in such framework agreement call-offs. Engaging in contracts with a government body like the Intellectual Property Office could enhance market credibility and open pathways to further public sector engagements. Specialist Computer Centres Plc, a large firm based in Birmingham, has successfully secured this contract, indicating the competitive nature and potential benefits of participating in such procurement processes.

## Notice

Software + Consultancy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec1b739-9999-4901-b762-a8d123da70d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,166 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,166 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec1b739-9999-4901-b762-a8d123da70d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec1b739-9999-4901-b762-a8d123da70d7
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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