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SEBI-L IP and CM Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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03 Mar 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a procurement process titled "SEBI-L IP and CM Services," targeting the provision of business and management consultancy services specifically related to intellectual property (IP) and contract management for the Supporting Evidence Based Interventions (SEBI) Livestock programme. The contract, awarded on 27 February 2026, involves Ingentium Limited, reflecting a restricted procurement method entailing no prior call for competition due to the absence of sufficient market alternatives. Located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the procurement falls within the educational sector, governed by public law and identified under the industry category of consultancy services.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for those with expertise in business and management consultancy, especially in specialised IP and contract management. Companies capable of promoting innovations in agriculture and livestock interventions may find promising growth prospects through collaborations in similar sectors. This opportunity particularly suits businesses with a strong geographical and technical alignment as reflected in Ingentium Limited's successful bid, highlighting the demand for unique sector understanding and established relationships essential to meet immediate programme requirements and long-term strategic goals. SMEs with such capabilities might consider exploring similar tenders where technical expertise is paramount and competition is limited.

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Notice Title

SEBI-L IP and CM Services

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh appointed Ingentium Limited to provide specialist intellectual property (IP) and contract management support and advice for Supporting Evidence Based Interventions (SEBI) Livestock.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh appointed Ingentium Limited to provide specialist intellectual property (IP) and contract management support and advice for Supporting Evidence Based Interventions (SEBI) Livestock.

Procurement Information

The University considers competition to be absent for technical reasons, as it is the University's understanding that only Ingentium Limited possesses the specialized expertise, geographical alignment, sector understanding and relationships that are all required collectively to enable the University to meet its programme and funding requirements immediately, as well as longer term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06607f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018776-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INGENTIUM

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