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title: "COPS Patent system support"
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# COPS Patent system support

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a121866f-49a7-4554-aace-e7af0a70acd3

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## Summary

The contract titled "COPS Patent system support" was awarded to Advanced 365 Ltd. by the Intellectual Property Office in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £234,450, commenced on 1st September 2021 and is set to run until 31st August 2023. The procurement is categorised under software support services, with the relevant delivery located in Newport, Wales. As of 27th August 2021, the award process has concluded, with the award notice published on 1st December 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software support and development services, particularly those capable of providing supplementary solutions for patent systems. Companies with experience in working alongside public sector organisations, as well as those offering innovative software capabilities, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. By engaging in this sector, businesses can expand their presence in the public procurement market, potentially leading to further contracts and business growth.

## Notice

Development & Support supplementary services for COPS Patent System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ad0731-439a-4542-9b35-bed645018d99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £234,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £234,450 |
| 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 | ADVANCED 365 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2021 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ad0731-439a-4542-9b35-bed645018d99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ad0731-439a-4542-9b35-bed645018d99
  1st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000cq9x/S3qo9ghpdGh358GbQzEKI.YZdqmf2PvjMwfLHbygCc8
  PO-3007818_redacted

## Provenance

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