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SEBI-L IP and CM Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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03 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by the University of Edinburgh involved the award of a contract titled "SEBI-L IP and CM Services" for the provision of specialist intellectual property (IP) and contract management support and advice to support evidence-based interventions in livestock. The procurement falls under the education industry category, and the location for the delivery of services is Edinburgh, UKM75 region. The contract was awarded using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons. Ingentium Limited, a small to medium enterprise, was identified as the sole provider capable of meeting the University's programme and funding requirements. The contract was signed on 27th February 2026 and is valued at £249,600 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in intellectual property and contract management within the education sector, especially those with expertise in supporting livestock-related interventions. Firms possessing technical proficiency, sector-specific knowledge, and established geographical ties to Edinburgh will find themselves well-positioned to seize similar opportunities in future tenders. As the procurement method was limited due to the absence of suitable competitors, businesses looking to compete in similar tenders should focus on developing specialised expertise and demonstrating unique value propositions to establish themselves as preferred providers for niche requirements. This approach can facilitate business growth by aligning with the distinctive needs of public institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

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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-r6ebe6-0000818505
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550754
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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