Scope
Description
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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £180,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 September 2025 to 14 September 2028
- 3 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Information about tenders
- 8 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 8 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 7 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Scintilla Systems Limited
70 White Lion Street
London
N1 9PP
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@scintillas.systems
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
University of Salford
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000666
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHR-3751-QPQR
43 The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government