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title: "IPS1 Support & Maintenance"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2018-04-04"
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# IPS1 Support & Maintenance

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fee80555-e489-4e96-9d43-8174db82a5ca

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, involved the tender titled "IPS1 Support & Maintenance" within the software and IT services sector. This process, classified under the CPV code 48000000, was conducted through a direct procurement method using a single tender action below the threshold. The contract's value was set at £45,000, with the contract period running from 1st March 2018 to 28th February 2019. The procurement was completed as of 28th February 2018, and the contract was awarded to 1Spatial Group Limited, based in Cambridge.

This tender represents an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software and IT support services. Companies with expertise in software package development and maintenance, especially those capable of delivering on similar contracts, may find success in competing for future projects of this nature. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined approach that can benefit established firms looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

IPS1 Support & Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f8fdc6-306e-4ded-836c-d6dd9a8f771e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 1SPATIAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2018 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f8fdc6-306e-4ded-836c-d6dd9a8f771e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f8fdc6-306e-4ded-836c-d6dd9a8f771e
  4th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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