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title: "Website Improvement"
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buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
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# Website Improvement

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-618d5513-888c-4e23-9fe8-457336942fba

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has successfully completed a tender titled "Website Improvement" under the RM6018 Research Marketplace framework. This project, valued at £56,745, focuses on enhancing the accessibility and user experience of the IPO.gov.uk website, specifically by researching its layout and usability. The award was made on 4th October 2021, with the contract period commencing on 5th October 2021 and set to conclude on 28th February 2022. The procurement process was selective, targeting vendors that could deliver effective testing and evaluation services within the wider technology sector in Newport, Wales.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in web development, user experience research, and accessibility solutions to collaborate with a key governmental body. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the nature of the service and the IPO's inclination towards inclusive procurement practices. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in usability testing, digital consulting, and interface design will be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts.

## Notice

IPO have placed a contract on the RM6018 Research Marketplace DPS for Research into the layout and user friendliness of the IPO.gov.uk hosted site. It Seeks improvement in current accessibility and user experience including iterative testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a4cda7-cf10-437e-bc89-3a220cc3de25 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,745 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,745 |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEB USABILITY PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a4cda7-cf10-437e-bc89-3a220cc3de25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a4cda7-cf10-437e-bc89-3a220cc3de25
  3rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000cogz/yc3JItysPB44ViR15SnX68e3SoletfFeAW5PtUkZNME
  20211004-C1815_Call Off Form Redacted
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000cogp/srUmlecq_eLPJDc31vNaZ3GD.z44Fg0SUeSHxQrx5Uw
  20211005-C1815 PO-300XXXX_redacted
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000cogk/hjeqGMw9NSN8PCKycw7UBYRMpC28F1OLZqLeJOtFebk
  20211004-C1815_Contract Offer Letter Redacted

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