--- title: "Patent Renewal Management Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069cc1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069cc1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069cc1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069cc1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-05-20" --- # Patent Renewal Management Service Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069cc1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069cc1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069cc1.json) ## Summary Aston University, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, is in the planning stage of procuring a Patent Renewal Management Service. This procurement relates to the legal services industry and involves managing the renewal of patents across the University's global intellectual property portfolio. The pre-market engagement stage invites feedback via a Request for Information (RFI) to understand market capabilities, service delivery models, and pricing structures. Businesses interested need to submit their responses by 1st June 2026. The procurement process aims to ultimately result in a contract covering approximately 75 active patents, with the contract period expected to start on 1st September 2026 and potentially extending until 31st August 2031. This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in intellectual property and patent management. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in monitoring patent renewals, providing periodic schedules, and executing renewals within various jurisdictions. Companies capable of offering consolidated invoicing, financial reporting, and robust record maintenance systems can benefit from consolidating their client portfolios. As Aston University seeks to streamline their services under a single contract, businesses with comprehensive service offerings and efficient implementation capabilities will have a competitive advantage in responding to this procurement opportunity. ## Notice Aston University is seeking to procure a Patent Renewal Management Service. To assist with the initial stages of planning, the service is expected to include: * Monitoring of patent renewal deadlines across multiple jurisdictions * Provision of periodic renewal schedules * Execution of patent renewals in line with Aston University instructions * Consolidated invoicing and financial reporting * Forecasting of future renewal costs * Maintenance of records and provision of supporting documentation The service will apply to a global portfolio of approximately 75 active patents. Please note, this scope is subject to change. ### Planning Information Aston University is beginning the pre-market engagement process in relation to its patent renewal management requirements. The University is considering the procurement of a centralised service to manage patent renewals across its global intellectual property portfolio. This may be delivered through a single contract. Aston is inviting responses to a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain feedback from the market. This will help the University to better understand: • Available service delivery models • Pricing structures and potential efficiencies • Implementation requirements and onboarding processes • Market capability and capacity The information gathered will be used to inform the specification, procurement strategy, and route to market. Suppliers are also invited to highlight any aspects of the proposed scope that may restrict competition or present delivery challenges. The information being requested is as follows: 1. Supplier Name, Address and Company Registration no 2. If approved, how long would implementation take and what would need to be provided from Aston? 3. Please provide information on how the service would function 4. What would be the expected or required process and deadlines for approving renewals 5. Is there any more detail or specifications you would need to submit a bid? Please submit your responses to procurement@aston.ac.uk by 17:00 on 01/06/2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046125-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 20 May 2026 at 09:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046125-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046125-2026 20th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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