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title: "US_24153b - Patents and Other IP Rights Renewal Platform"
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# US_24153b - Patents and Other IP Rights Renewal Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-509e8e15-6d6f-4df0-a776-5c63589e58fc

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "US_24153b - Patents and Other IP Rights Renewal Platform." This contract pertains to the legal services industry and aims to provide a web platform for managing the university's patents, trademarks, and design rights. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold. The tender process began in January 2025, with the tender period ending on 17 February 2025. The contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2031, and it will provide services across various countries, including the United Kingdom and numerous other international locations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and intellectual property services, particularly those experienced in developing IP management platforms. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the procurement's suitability criteria, indicating preference for such businesses. The supplier selected, Wellspring EMEA Ltd, will likely offer expertise in effectively coordinating and forecasting IP renewals, enabling business growth by expanding technological and service capacities. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in legal advisory services and IP management may find this kind of contract highly advantageous for future ventures.

## Notice

Tender for an IP renewal provider which will offer a web platform, holding details of all University of Sussex patents, trade marks and design rights enabling the IP team at Sussex to provide instructions for the renewal and to forecast future renewals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e9740b3-d5fb-4184-96d0-1a5e1e754dad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £348,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WELLSPRING EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 10:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e9740b3-d5fb-4184-96d0-1a5e1e754dad
- 13 Jun 2025 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e9740b3-d5fb-4184-96d0-1a5e1e754dad
- 15 Jan 2025 at 17:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c471c5e4-ef45-45b7-8efe-cdeab5e3fda0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e9740b3-d5fb-4184-96d0-1a5e1e754dad
  31st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c471c5e4-ef45-45b7-8efe-cdeab5e3fda0
  15th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
  University of Sussex e-tendering Portal

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