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title: "i-Trent"
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# i-Trent

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18b29087-7492-4094-9fee-7dffe6cbcea4

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Intellectual Property Office for the project titled "i-Trent", which includes the provision, licencing, implementation, hosting, support, and maintenance of the iTrent HR, Payroll, and workforce Management System. This contract falls under the IT services category, with a classification code of 72000000. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Softcat PLC as the supplier. Key locations include the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and other regions, with the contract period running from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2028. The process is complete, having utilised an unspecified procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in IT services, consulting, software development, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable to participate, given the procurement's emphasis on accessibility for these business types. With an awarded contract value of £447,426.21, companies in relevant sectors can expand their client base and enhance their reputation by successfully engaging in similar future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Provision , licencing, implementation, hosting, support and ongoing maintenance of the iTrent HR, Payroll and workforce Management System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe8976b-401d-40ee-9008-ed21603a6b73 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £447,426 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £447,426 |
| 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 | CARDIFF ROAD |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe8976b-401d-40ee-9008-ed21603a6b73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe8976b-401d-40ee-9008-ed21603a6b73
  9th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/118feb58-4074-42b7-bd4e-9ed22bca145b
  SPTBHMHR171025M - Intellectual Property Office-Softcat-36 Month Agreement wef 27.10.2025 - Contract REDACTED

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