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PURCH2769 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Intellectual Property Services

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

10 Apr 2026 at 12:57

Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has successfully awarded the PURCH2769 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Intellectual Property Services. This public procurement process, classified under the "Legal services" (CPV: 79100000) category, was facilitated through an open procedure. The procurement specifically targets services in patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and other intellectual property aspects. The procurement was completed by 10th April 2026, with the contract actively signed on 8th April 2026, underscoring the project's finalisation phase. Mewburn Ellis, Barker Brettell LLP, and Gateley Plc are the selected suppliers, highlighting a diverse supplier base including both large and SME enterprises. The project is based in Glasgow, with operations spanning the UKM82 region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the legal and intellectual property sectors. It invites companies with expertise in legal consultancy, patent, and copyright services to engage with a leading education institution, which could leverage their market presence. The University of Glasgow's commitment to community benefits offers a further avenue for businesses to contribute to local development while expanding their service offerings in educational support, vocational training, and equality initiatives. SMEs, given their significant representation among the selected suppliers, along with firms offering robust public liability and professional indemnity insurances, are particularly well-positioned to partake in and benefit from future similar contracts.

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Notice Title

PURCH2769 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Intellectual Property Services

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2769 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Intellectual Property Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2769 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Intellectual Property Services

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with an extension period of 12-months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058289
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032857-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BARKER BRETTELL

GATELEY

MEWBURN ELLIS

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