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PURCH2769 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Intellectual Property Services

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has finalised the procurement process for the "PURCH2769 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Intellectual Property Services." The agreement, valued at £2,800,000, covers intellectual property services and falls under the education sector. It is located in Glasgow, specifically within the UKM82 region. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 8th April 2026. The process involved a comprehensive service requirement in patents, trademarks, designs, and copyrights, aligning with the needs of academic institutions. The initial tender was posted for submissions from 6th August 2025 to a deadline of 8th September 2025.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the intellectual property sector, particularly those specialising in legal and IP services. Given the open nature of the procurement method and a focus on quality and price equally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger firms, were both competitive in the bidding process. Notable successful suppliers include Mewburn Ellis, Barker Brettell LLP, and Gateley Plc, which indicates a diverse range of business sizes can benefit from such contracts. The tender also emphasised community benefits, encouraging subcontracting opportunities for SMEs and supported businesses, offering vocational training, and promoting community and educational support initiatives, thus fostering further business and community development.

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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-r6ebe6-0000806563
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553617
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
8 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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