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    ContractsIntellectual Property and Innovation Management Software Solution
    Awarded contract

    Intellectual Property and Innovation Management Software Solution

    Awarded
    £60.4k
    Published 31 Jul 2026

    Cloud-hosted IP and innovation management platform with workflow automation, portfolio tracking, and analytics for the National Oceanography Centre.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 31 Jul 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £60.4k
    Published 31 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £60,382
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • WE
      WELLSPRING EMEA LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    31 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The National Oceanography Centre is seeking a commercial Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for comprehensive intellectual property (IP) and innovation management. The cloud-based platform must support the full lifecycle of IP assets, including invention disclosures, patent management, licensing activities, and technology transfer initiatives. Key required features include workflow automation, portfolio tracking, multi-stakeholder collaboration tools, advanced reporting and analytics, document management, automated notifications, complete audit trails, granular user access controls, and integration with existing organizational systems. The solution must be secure, accessible through standard web browsers, and supported by a fully managed service model. The contract scope encompasses software licensing for all users, full implementation and configuration services, data migration from existing systems, comprehensive user training, ongoing technical support and maintenance, regular software updates, and optional feature extensions. Service delivery must comply with agreed service level agreements to ensure reliable operation and user satisfaction throughout the contract term.

    Track record

    3 awards · 2 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE has awarded 3 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Logicalis UK Limited2× · 67%
    2. WELLSPRING EMEA LIMITED1× · 33%

    Across it software, the most active winners are SOFTCAT PLC, PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD, INSIGHT DIRECT UK LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06d843
    NO
    Buyer
    NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
    Sector
    IT & Software