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title: "Intellectual Property Services Supplier"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0585dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2025-09-05"
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# Intellectual Property Services Supplier

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0585dc

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## Summary

The University of Salford, a public authority under sub-central government, initiated an open procurement process to secure an Intellectual Property Services Supplier to support its Directorate of Research and Knowledge Exchange. This contract, valued at £180,000, was awarded to Scintilla Systems Limited, an SME located in London. The procurement process, classified under services, followed a below threshold open competition method. The contract begins on 14th September 2025 and ends on 14th September 2028. The procurement aimed to ensure the protection and commercialisation of the University's intellectual property. All submissions were directed to Dr Sarwat Howe, the Intellectual Property & Commercialisation Manager, with the tender period closing on 19th August 2025.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in legal, research, and development services related to intellectual property. Given the focus on engaging a legal firm for a three-year period, businesses with expertise in intellectual property law and a track record of supporting academic institutions could have benefitted from this tender. The open competition favoured SMEs, making it an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to expand their portfolio and establish strong relationships with a notable educational institution. Companies capable of meeting the University's award criteria, which included price, service needs, and sustainability, were well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

University of Salford, Directorate of Research and Knowledge Exchange, Intellectual Property & Commercialisation Team We are seeking a legal firm to support the University in protecting their intellectual property (IP). We are looking to engage for a 3-year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054234-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCINTILLA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 10:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054234-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 10:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047939-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054234-2025
  5th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047939-2025
  12th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4200

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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