---
title: "UKRI-4930 Patent Attorney IP Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0506b5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2025-04-24"
---

# UKRI-4930 Patent Attorney IP Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0506b5

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) focused on acquiring patent attorney IP services, under the tender titled "UKRI-4930 Patent Attorney IP Services". Classified within the services industry category, this procurement was rooted in patent and copyright consultancy services in the Swindon locality, South West England (UKK14). The process was finalized with an award notice on 24th April 2025, following a direct procurement method without competition, fitting into a "below threshold" scenario as stipulated by UK legislation (2023/54). This contracting process has reached the 'Award' stage, with Boult Wade Tennant being the designated supplier for the contract running from 24th April to 31st May 2025.

This tender enables opportunities for law firms and consultancies specialising in intellectual property, particularly those experienced with sub-central government bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in patent and copyright advisory services are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in this sector. Given the procurement method involved direct contracting without open competition, businesses that position themselves as key specialists or collaborate with government organisations could find viable avenues for growth through such targeted service provisions.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Patent Attorney Services. This is to provide coverage while a new open procurement was undertaken. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=942496316

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016679-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOULT WADE TENNANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016679-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016679-2025
  24th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=942496316
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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