Award

Wellspring Evolve Innovation Management Software Tool

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Award

05 Nov 2025 at 12:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, has awarded a contract for the provision of the Wellspring Evolve Innovation Management Software Tool. This tender, classified under software programming and consultancy services, was concluded under the procurement stage 'Award' on 5th November 2025. The engagement involves a three-year contract starting from the award date, ending on 5th November 2028, with services to be delivered within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £151,900. The procurement method was listed as 'Other,' highlighting the unique and specialised nature of the procurement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in managing innovation and intellectual property portfolios. The project scope includes functionalities like inventor portals and financial data capture, which can bolster business growth for suppliers with cutting-edge technology solutions. While Wellspring EMEA Limited, a large-scale entity, has been awarded this contract, the tender highlights the demand for advanced software tools that meet high security standards required by the UKAEA, a detail pertinent for businesses aiming to develop or supply similar technological solutions. This opportunity particularly favours SMEs inclined towards niche software services in the tech-transfer domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wellspring Evolve Innovation Management Software Tool

Notice Description

Wellspring Evolve is IP and innovation management software tool. It provides a single tool to manage the organisations IP portfolio, linked to innovation and tech transfer opportunities. Additional functionality includes: inventor portals, divisional reporting, dashboard functionality, email storage, bulk data upload which opens up opportunities to capture financial data. Due to the nature of data that will be stored in a UKAEA IP management software tool DESNZ have stated that it must meet very high security standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee1a9297-39f7-42c3-b0ca-1987d6eefebe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£151,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2028 3-4 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
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Ellie Tanner
Contact Email
ellie.tanner@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 123546

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELLSPRING EMEA

Further Information

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