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title: "Framework Agreement for Intellectual Property Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05525f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-09-12"
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# Framework Agreement for Intellectual Property Services

Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05525f

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## Summary

Liverpool John Moores University has concluded a public procurement process for a Framework Agreement concerning Intellectual Property Services. This agreement targets the management and support of the University's intellectual property portfolio, including patenting, trademark advice, and related legal services. The procurement utilised an open procedure method, resulting in a completed contract valued at £600,000. The agreement is set to commence on 13 October 2025 and is expected to run until 12 October 2028, with a potential extension until 2029 based on performance and budget. The process was conducted under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, with bidding closing on 1 August 2025 following an enquiry period that ended on 18 July 2025. The services are primarily needed in the UKD7 region, emphasising development and consultancy within the research and development category.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in Intellectual Property services, particularly those with experience supporting higher education institutions. Suitable contenders include SMEs and larger enterprises that offer comprehensive IP management, consulting, and legal services. With a focus on safeguarding and commercialising academic research innovations, the framework offers potential business partnerships and ongoing service provision over several years. Notable suppliers like APPLEYARD LEES IP LLP, HGF LIMITED, and other prominent firms have already been engaged, indicating a competitive but rewarding prospect for IP-focused businesses aiming to expand their reach within the educational and research sectors.

## Notice

Intention to award following conclusion of Procurement process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056335-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | APPLEYARD LEES IP; HGF; MARKS & CLERK; VENNER SHIPLEY; WILSON GUNN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 15:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056335-2025
- 24 Jun 2025 at 10:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034640-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056335-2025
  12th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034640-2025
  24th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home
  e-tendering portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hgf.com
- http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/
- http://www.vennershipley.com
- http://www.wilsongunn.com
- https://www.appleyardlees.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.marks-clerk.com/

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