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title: "In-Tend E-Procurement Portal"
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buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
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# In-Tend E-Procurement Portal

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bdc238f-cfad-4ebb-ab72-12ea6529fb17

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Office for National Statistics, located in Newport, Wales, and concerns an e-procurement and contract management portal under the title "In-Tend E-Procurement Portal." The tender falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement, with a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 18 March 2026. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a contract value of £10,162. The award was actively confirmed on 28 February 2026. While the tender is complete, it remains crucial for understanding how public procurement can be navigated and leveraged.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process is suited for SME participation. As the project involves software and information systems, businesses with expertise in these areas could benefit greatly, especially those specialising in e-procurement solutions. The procurement method, being selective and utilizing a framework agreement, provides a focused opportunity for capable businesses to contribute to government processes. Companies like In-Tend Limited, which has secured the contract, illustrate how SMEs can successfully engage with public sector procurement to expand their business offerings and establish influential partnerships with government bodies like the Office for National Statistics.

## Notice

E-procurement and Contract Management Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b760e2-3bd5-4d92-8cc7-55b469a64c43 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,162 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,162 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| 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 | IN-TEND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b760e2-3bd5-4d92-8cc7-55b469a64c43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b760e2-3bd5-4d92-8cc7-55b469a64c43
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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