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Provision of Intellectual Property, Knowledge Asset Management and Commercialisation Services

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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20 May 2026 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK. The contract, titled "Provision of Intellectual Property, Knowledge Asset Management and Commercialisation Services," falls under the services category with a specific focus on business and management consultancy. The procurement method was limited competition, below the threshold. The contract, valued at £95,000, is active as of 21 May 2026 and spans two years until 20 May 2028. The contract was awarded to Wellspring EMEA Limited, an SME based in London, UK, and was signed on 20 May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in intellectual property and asset management services. The engagement involves providing expertise in commercialisation, a critical growth area for businesses in this domain. SMEs with capabilities in innovative management and consultancy could find this type of contract highly beneficial, as it allows them to partner with a prominent public authority like NHS Blood and Transplant, offering potential for expansion and increased market visibility. The nature of the work promises an enriched portfolio and the chance to influence government-level projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Intellectual Property, Knowledge Asset Management and Commercialisation Services

Notice Description

Two year contract offering consultancy specialising specifically in intellectual property, knowledge asset management and commercialisation services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046680-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 20 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELLSPRING EMEA

Further Information

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