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title: "API Connect Upgrade"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
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# API Connect Upgrade

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be1fb05b-43fc-4ff4-a27c-979fe62699d8

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, has completed the award stage of a procurement titled "API Connect Upgrade" within the IT services industry category. The contract, valued at £55,225 GBP, was awarded to Responsiv Solutions Limited. The procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 27th September 2024, and the contract period spans from 30th September 2024 to 31st December 2024. The procurement covers diverse delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those skilled in technical assistance and project management. The contract requires a substantial amount of consulting and support work, making it ideal for companies with experienced specialists. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete, given the tailored procurement method that favours agile and specialised service providers. This project can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish a robust presence in the public sector IT services market.

## Notice

External Technical Assistance SOW - Time & Materials - Estimated days: 40 x days - Senior Specialist 7 x days - Project Manager

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffbeacba-f1d7-4d1d-bec3-21b1f28b92e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,225 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,225 |
| 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 | RESPONSIV SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffbeacba-f1d7-4d1d-bec3-21b1f28b92e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffbeacba-f1d7-4d1d-bec3-21b1f28b92e6
  31st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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