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title: "Provision of IBM Software & Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-853b8c07-7ac7-4ef9-8db0-87654fee24a7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2025-03-17"
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# Provision of IBM Software & Associated Services

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-853b8c07-7ac7-4ef9-8db0-87654fee24a7

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of IBM Software & Associated Services", focusing on software package and information systems. Located in Newport, United Kingdom, this tender falls under the goods category and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 29th November 2024, and the contract period beginning on 30th November 2024 until 29th November 2029. A substantial total contract value of £5,060,711.47 GBP has been awarded.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software products and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand a good chance of benefiting from this procurement, as they are deemed suitable participants by the IPO. Involving Ultima Business Solutions Limited as the supplier, the awarded contract offers extensive services over a five-year period, creating substantial room for collaboration and development within the software industry. Businesses adept in delivering IBM software solutions and associated services would find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Provision of IBM Software Licenses & Associated Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2fde3b-8c5a-43eb-9755-fbbe28712699 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,060,711 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £506,071,147 |
| 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 | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2fde3b-8c5a-43eb-9755-fbbe28712699

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2fde3b-8c5a-43eb-9755-fbbe28712699
  17th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5f616e7-de38-4f24-9aa2-30c117fbccca
  RM6098-Framework-schedule-6-order-form-template-and-call-off-schedules-v3.0 (2) - REDACTED

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