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title: "Character Licence"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf82c4fc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Character Licence

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf82c4fc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, Wales, which has completed an award for a contract titled "Character Licence." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically for software packages and information systems. The successful supplier is Aardman Animations Ltd, awarded a contract valued at £60,000, which is set to run from 12 September 2015 to 11 June 2017. The tender was originally initiated on 10 June 2015.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in licensing and media management, particularly those specialising in creative content and educational resources. Companies with capabilities in managing intellectual property, especially those focusing on character licensing or educational campaigns featuring animated characters, could find this tender relevant for their operations. Engaging in such projects can facilitate business growth in sectors tied to creative industries and media partnerships.

## Notice

2 year Character licence for Wallace and Gromit images etc used in campaigns and educational awareness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7995a948-1be8-4279-9890-eb0d55902e59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2015 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2015 - 11 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | 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 | AARDMAN ANIMATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7995a948-1be8-4279-9890-eb0d55902e59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7995a948-1be8-4279-9890-eb0d55902e59
  7th September 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc9eea38-d511-40f8-a25a-c20cef4684a1
  Purchase Order

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