Planning

Intellectual Property Management System

ABERTAY UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Abertay University is currently in the planning stage of a tender process, aiming to procure an Intellectual Property Management System. This procurement seeks to enhance compliance with sector reporting requirements and streamline internal processes. Located in Dundee, this initiative falls under the "goods" industry category and targets the education sector. As per the procurement timeline, interested suppliers must submit a Capability Assessment by 28th July 2025, 12 noon. The proposed contract carries an estimated value of £52,000, with the planned delivery location situated at Abertay University's Bell Street campus.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in creating management systems tailored for educational institutions. Firms that can deliver user-friendly, compliant, and budget-conscious solutions are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. Suppliers need to demonstrate their ability to swiftly mobilise and commence implementation post-contract award. Businesses keen on this procurement should express their interest and confirm their capability to meet the detailed mandatory criteria within the set deadlines and budgetary constraints.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intellectual Property Management System

Notice Description

To procure a fit-for-purpose IP Management System that meets our defined mandatory criteria within the available timeframe and budget.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are a small higher education institution seeking to procure an IP management system that will allow us to be compliant with sector reporting requirements, streamline our internal IP processes, support commercialisation, and provide a user-friendly interface for both staff and students. Mandatory Requirements are detailed within the capability assessment uploaded.. Any suppliers who believe they can meet all of the mandatory criteria within the defined budget and timeframe should express their interest in writing via procurement@abertay.ac.uk by Monday 28th July 2025 @ 12noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804745
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534934
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERTAY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@abertay.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382308995

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1HG
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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