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US_24153b - Patents and Other IP Rights Renewal Platform

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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31 Jul 2025 at 11:22

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15 Jan 2025 at 17:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "US_24153b - Patents and Other IP Rights Renewal Platform." This contract pertains to the legal services industry and aims to provide a web platform for managing the university's patents, trademarks, and design rights. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold. The tender process began in January 2025, with the tender period ending on 17 February 2025. The contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2031, and it will provide services across various countries, including the United Kingdom and numerous other international locations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and intellectual property services, particularly those experienced in developing IP management platforms. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the procurement's suitability criteria, indicating preference for such businesses. The supplier selected, Wellspring EMEA Ltd, will likely offer expertise in effectively coordinating and forecasting IP renewals, enabling business growth by expanding technological and service capacities. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in legal advisory services and IP management may find this kind of contract highly advantageous for future ventures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

US_24153b - Patents and Other IP Rights Renewal Platform

Notice Description

Tender for an IP renewal provider which will offer a web platform, holding details of all University of Sussex patents, trade marks and design rights enabling the IP team at Sussex to provide instructions for the renewal and to forecast future renewals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-509e8e15-6d6f-4df0-a776-5c63589e58fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e9740b3-d5fb-4184-96d0-1a5e1e754dad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£348,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Additional Buyers

University of Sussex

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IP Pragmatics Limited

Further Information

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