---
title: "ESNEFT2711 Intellectual Property Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06993b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# ESNEFT2711 Intellectual Property Advice

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06993b

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## Summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct procurement process titled "ESNEFT2711 Intellectual Property Advice", with the contracting stage marked as "complete". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy, to provide intellectual property advice. The contract, located at Colchester District General Hospital, was initiated without competition as it was below the threshold, and has been awarded to Health Enterprise, a large-scale supplier based in Cambridge. The contract is scheduled to run from 14th May 2026 until 31st March 2029, with the signing having taken place on 14th May 2026. The total contract value amounts to £54,000, excluding VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in intellectual property. Businesses in the legal, business consulting, or technology sectors may find this contract to align well with their services, enabling them to expand their portfolio within the public healthcare sector. The direct award process, though not open to competition, signifies potential future opportunities for companies capable of providing unique and specialised advice to public healthcare bodies, enhancing their scope for building long-term relationships with government institutions like the NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

ESNEFT2711Intellectual Property Advice Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044596-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| Contracts value | £54,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 5JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 16:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044596-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 15:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044590-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044596-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044590-2026
  14th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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