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title: "Project Accelerator 2026"
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# Project Accelerator 2026

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f1093d8-de56-4968-80a5-c03161d64b95

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, has awarded a contract titled "Project Accelerator 2026" in the business development consultancy services category. The contract is valued at £65,000 and spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement process, conducted through selective methodology as a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage with iCoTech Group Ltd being the successful supplier. This project aims to enhance the existing system for managing portfolios, programmes, and projects, and is classified under the CPV code 79411100.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those focusing on business development and project management systems. SMEs like iCoTech Group Ltd have found success in such contracts, illustrating potential growth avenues for similar entities. Companies with expertise in software development, particularly those familiar with platforms such as icoplan, will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders with similar requirements. Engaging in such opportunities can facilitate expansion into government contracting and leverage technological solutions to enhance service offerings.

## Notice

The IPO seeks a supplier to further develop and enhance its existing Project Accelerator system, currently built on the icoplan platform. The aim is to expand the system's capabilities for portfolio, programme, and project management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22a06620-7cbe-48a6-a828-c1b1f2f5e0a3 |
| 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 | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | ICOTECH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22a06620-7cbe-48a6-a828-c1b1f2f5e0a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22a06620-7cbe-48a6-a828-c1b1f2f5e0a3
  8th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3d2a7ee-231d-4611-a11b-8ccfc7627129
  RM1557.14-G-Cloud-14-Lots1-3-Call-Off-Contract-v5.0 - REDACTED

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