Lot 1
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AwardedFind a Tender · award
Intellectual Property Services Supplier
Buyer: University of Salford →
BuyerUniversity of Salford
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published5 Sept 2025
What is being bought
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.
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Awards
1
Statusactive
SupplierScintilla Systems Limited
Value£180,000
Contract periodFrom 14 Sept 2025 to 14 Sept 2028
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|---|---|
| Latest release ID | 054234-2025 |
| Latest release timestamp | Fri Sep 05 2025 10:58:25 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Source | find-a-tender |
| Official notice URL | Not published |
| Tender status | complete |
| Procurement method | open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Main procurement category | Not published |
| Above threshold | Not published |
| Legal basis | 2023/54 |
| Tender period: start | Not published |
| Tender period: end | Not published |
| Expression of interest deadline | Not published |
| Enquiry deadline | Not published |
| Award period: start | Not published |
| Award period: end | Not published |
| Submission method details | Not published |
| Submission languages | Not published |
| Electronic catalogue policy | Not published |
| Total tender value | Not published |
| Tender lots in source | 1 |
| Tender items in source | 0 |
| Tender documents in source | 0 |
| Awards in latest release | 1 |
| Contracts in latest release | 0 |
| Parties in latest release | 2 |
Notice history
| Date | Event | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Sept 2025 | award, contract | 054234-2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | tender | 047939-2025 |
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