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The Provision of Intellectual Property Rights Services

University of Strathclyde

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29 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde bought intellectual property rights services to support its IP & Commercialisation team in managing the University’s intellectual property portfolio. The work is delivered for the University in Glasgow and covers IP protection and related professional support. The appointed service is intended to improve the quality of marketable intellectual property, increase international use of the University’s intellectual property, apply specialist expertise alongside the University’s own knowledge, and secure fair returns from licensing. It also supports the exploitation of sponsored research, compliance with sponsor expectations, and operation of an intellectual property quality-management process. This is a specialist professional services requirement for firms advising on intellectual property protection, commercialisation, licensing and portfolio management.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Marks & Clerk LLP. The contract was signed on 23 July 2026 for £2,267,350. The award followed a limited mini-competition through the APUC Intellectual Property Rights Framework Agreement, Lot 1 for IP Protection Services, using an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Three bids were received; all were submitted electronically, and none came from SMEs. The requirement was treated as a services procurement outside the scope of the applicable directive and covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The single lot is complete, with no additional options. The contract value is estimated and spending may vary according to the University’s requirements, with no guaranteed volume or value.

This award shows sustained demand from the University of Strathclyde for a broad intellectual property support capability rather than a narrow filing-only service. Competitors for a future requirement would need credible expertise in IP protection, portfolio quality management, international exploitation, licensing and commercial returns. They would also need to understand how universities develop and commercialise research, work with the institution’s own technical and commercial knowledge, and meet sponsor obligations for exploiting funded research. The requirement suits an established specialist practice able to provide professional advice across the IP lifecycle and support an institutional portfolio at variable levels of activity. Experience of framework-based public procurement and electronic tendering would also be commercially relevant, given the route used for this award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Intellectual Property Rights Services

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde requires Intellectual Property Services to support the IP & Commercialisation team's management of the University IP Portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires efficient sourcing of IPR Services, assisting to deliver a high-quality IP portfolio while also maximising the return on investments in IPR. The University will use the IPR Services to assist them to: - Further enhance the quality of their marketable IP portfolio - Maximise the usage of their IPRs internationally - Utilise professional expertise to leverage their own knowledge & experience - Obtain a fair return to the University in return for making their IP available for license - Meet sponsor obligations & expectations regarding exploitation of sponsored research - Operate an IP quality management process. Please note, the contract value is estimated and spend shall be subject to fluctuation based on University of Strathclyde requirements. The University provides no guarantee of volume and value.

Procurement Information

This procurement was conducted as a mini-competition via the APUC Intellectual Property Rights (PFB1034 AP) Framework Agreement, Lot 1 - IP Protection Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834096
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561155
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
Large

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,267,350 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Marks & Clerk LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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