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Patent Renewal Management Service
Aston University · Education
In brief
Aston University has announced plans to buy legal work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £250,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually high: a median of 12.5 bids per contract for legal contracts in this region (from 14 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
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.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 046125-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 046125-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.