Patent Attorney Contract

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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06 Aug 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has concluded a procurement process for a contract for Patent Attorney Services, under the legal services industry category. This contract, located at 10 South Colonnade, London, ensures the continuation of critical business functions. The procurement stage has reached completion as of the award date, 6th August 2026. The service was procured using a limited procurement method without prior publication, following an unsuccessful re-procurement process. The awarded contract commenced on 21st January 2025, with a value of £300,000, highlighting the significance of ensuring no service interruption before a new contract is expected during the next financial year.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those adept in patent attorney services. It is especially suitable for firms capable of offering competitive pricing, given the award criteria focused on price. Small and medium enterprises, like the awarded MATHYS and SQUIRE LLP who operate within the legal sector, can benefit significantly by engaging in such government contracts. By taking part in this procurement process, businesses not only grow their clientele but also solidify their reputation as reliable service providers to key national institutions like the UKHSA.

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Notice Title

Patent Attorney Contract

Notice Description

Contract for Patent Attorney Services

Procurement Information

As this service is business critical UKHSA require to extend the contract to ensure there is no break in service. A recent re-procurement process was unsuccessful and a further ITT will be issued in due course. We expect a new contract to be in place before the next financial year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ddf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074808-2026
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATHYS AND SQUIRE

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