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title: "Provision of Cobol Servers Support"
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# Provision of Cobol Servers Support

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69d6822a-11e8-4c54-8cba-a92c37964fb8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Cobol Servers Support" was conducted by the Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, UK. This selective tender falls under the Technical Support Services industry category, with a CPV classification of 71356300. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with XMA LIMITED being awarded the contract on 21st January 2026. This call-off from a framework agreement was completed with a contract value of £31,824.89. The contract period is set from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027, and the procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs, providing services across various regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised technical support services, particularly those familiar with Cobol server infrastructure. SMEs are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities due to the framework agreement's suitability criteria. Companies with a strong background in IT support, especially those that can provide comprehensive and reliable service to diverse locations, would find contracts like this one advantageous for expanding their public sector client base and enhancing their service portfolio.

## Notice

Provision of Cobol Servers Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467ad8e4-69b9-4808-b218-c654eb98b512 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,824 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,824 |
| 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 | XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467ad8e4-69b9-4808-b218-c654eb98b512

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467ad8e4-69b9-4808-b218-c654eb98b512
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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