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title: "NU/1764 The Provision of an Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Management Platform"
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# NU/1764 The Provision of an Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Management Platform

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56580149-dcac-47e6-ab4b-fbf49491669f

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the contract titled "NU/1764 The Provision of an Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Management Platform," initiated by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This project falls under the software and information systems industry category, with a total contract value of £72,620, and a minimum value set at £26,600. The tender period concluded on 11th May 2022, while the contract commenced on 15th July 2022 and is set to run until 29th May 2025. This procurement was conducted via a tendering method, culminating in the award notice published on 27th July 2022, confirming Wellspring Worldwide as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technology transfer and intellectual property management systems, particularly those offering innovative software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing comprehensive IP systems may find this an ideal opportunity to expand their market presence. With the ongoing demand for effective IP management platforms, businesses capable of providing tailored, scalable solutions are well-positioned to compete in this space, promoting growth and enhancing their services in response to the evolving needs of research institutions.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of a Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property (IP) system to manage the entire knowledge transfer lifecycle. From capturing information on opportunities, inventions, and patents, to managing licences and commercial income. IP extends beyond IP rights to patents, trademarks, copyright, and design rights which provide legal protection for any know-how, processes or trade secrets which may be developed during a research project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aeddce4-e43b-4885-bd07-7280ed35abc0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2022 - 14 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,415 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2022 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aeddce4-e43b-4885-bd07-7280ed35abc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aeddce4-e43b-4885-bd07-7280ed35abc0
  27th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2cea0e8c-afc0-ec11-8113-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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