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title: "Third Party Assurance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f3b16c4-69a3-4d2e-b78e-3872d80f8215"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2019-07-09"
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# Third Party Assurance

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f3b16c4-69a3-4d2e-b78e-3872d80f8215

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, United Kingdom, is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "Third Party Assurance" within the IT services industry category. This contract, valued at £641,400, involves engaging a digital assurance specialist to provide embedded assurance throughout the programme. The procurement method is selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period has recently ended on 1st July 2019, while the contract period is scheduled to commence on 15th July 2019 and conclude on 1st July 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT consulting and digital services sector. Businesses that specialise in software development, consulting, and support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Intellectual Property Office can help firms expand their portfolios and build their reputation in the public sector, thereby fostering growth and enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

The IPO has commissioned an independent, digital assurance specialist, to provide embedded assurance throughout the programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1dd74f-2fa1-43ec-869e-dd092a600116 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2019 - 1 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £641,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## 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 Jul 2019 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1dd74f-2fa1-43ec-869e-dd092a600116

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1dd74f-2fa1-43ec-869e-dd092a600116
  9th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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