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title: "Etarmis Support"
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# Etarmis Support

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4525f3bf-62f6-4384-9831-7f19742fd0ab

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Etarmis Support," was conducted by the Intellectual Property Office. It involved IT services, specifically focusing on workforce and time management systems. The procurement utilised a direct method under a single tender action, which is below the threshold. The tender pertains to services and was recently completed, entering the award stage. Key dates to note include the tender period closing on 8th December 2025 and the contract starting from 10th December 2025, lasting until 9th December 2026. The procurement is based in Newport, with services potentially being extended to various locations including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owing to its suitability for smaller businesses. HFX Ltd, a supplier based in London, has been actively involved, indicating this tender could be beneficial for businesses specialising in IT service provision and workforce management solutions. By participating in such tenders, companies in the IT sector can enhance their portfolio and gain governmental experience, potentially leading to larger contracts in the future. This opportunity would be especially advantageous for businesses with a strong background in consulting, software development, and support services.

## Notice

workforce/time management and flexible working system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bc2cf9-6f1f-4871-8a21-10a98947c809 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,025 |
| 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 | HFX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bc2cf9-6f1f-4871-8a21-10a98947c809

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bc2cf9-6f1f-4871-8a21-10a98947c809
  10th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b35e3a8-9e58-40d6-8485-d8969684c904
  2025_12_08_PO-3012455_S00170_Redacted

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