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UKRI-3090 Management and Commercialisation of UKRI-MRC Intellectual Property

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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08 Oct 2026 at 16:06

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Award

30 Sep 2024 at 19:05

Award Notice
Tender

05 Apr 2024 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Planning

30 Aug 2023 at 12:06

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) bought services to manage and commercialise Medical Research Council intellectual property. The work includes intellectual property advice, supporting entrepreneurship and building industry partnerships. It brings together commercial management, business development and specialist advice on patents and copyright. Delivery is in London. The requirement is relevant to organisations with expertise in managing research-generated intellectual property and turning it into commercial opportunities, particularly through advice and partnerships between research and industry.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to LGC Limited through an open procedure. The requirement was assessed on technical quality (80%) and price (20%). The contract was signed on 17 September 2024 and runs from 18 September 2024 to 17 September 2030, with an option to extend for a sixth year. Its current value is £10,968,476, following an increase to cover additional services under the existing contract, with no change to scope or overall nature. The original estimated value was £9,600,000. Three bids were received. The procurement was divided into one lot covering intellectual property management and commercialisation, related advice, entrepreneurship support and industry partnerships.

For suppliers considering this requirement when it next comes to market, the award shows that UKRI is buying a combined intellectual property management and commercialisation service for MRC research. A credible competitor would need to bring together specialist IP advice with the ability to develop commercial opportunities, support entrepreneurship and establish industry partnerships. The evaluation placed substantially greater weight on technical quality than price, so evidence of relevant expertise, a strong delivery approach and the ability to work across research and industry would matter. The incumbent is a large supplier, and three bids were received, indicating competition for a sizeable, multi-year service. The additional services later required under the contract also point to the value of capacity to respond to evolving needs while maintaining the original service scope. No specific accreditation or qualification is established by the procurement details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3090 Management and Commercialisation of UKRI-MRC Intellectual Property

Notice Description

Management and Commercialisation of UKRI-MRC Intellectual Property

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of services relating to the management and commercialisation of UKRI-MRC intellectual property, intellectual property related advice and supporting entrepreneurship and industry partnerships.

Options: Initial contract period for 5 years with an option to extend for a 6th year.

Renewal: Service will be retendered at end of the contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f7f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095373-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,536,952 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Sep 2024 - 17 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC Limited

Further Information

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