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UK Patent Attorney Services Including Classified Elements

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Dec 2024 at 13:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for "UK Patent Attorney Services Including Classified Elements" in the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. This procurement, fitting within the selective procurement method and conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, encompasses professional patent, registered design, and trade mark legal advice. Relevant key dates include the tender period end on 19th November 2024, and the contract period from 25th November 2024 to 24th November 2027. The services will be delivered across the South West region of the United Kingdom with a total contract value of £200,000.

This contract offers significant opportunities for growth within the professional services sector, particularly for firms specialising in intellectual property law and related administrative support services. Although the award has been made to Marks & Clerk LLP, indicating a competitive market, there remain substantial avenues for SMEs to engage as the procurement process highlights suitability for smaller enterprise participation. Businesses with a focus on offering specialised legal consultancy services to government bodies, specifically in the defence sector, are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Patent Attorney Services Including Classified Elements

Notice Description

The provision of professional patent, registered design and/or trade mark legal advice and associated administrative support services relating to the protection of inventions, designs and/or trade marks (collectively Intellectual Property) owned or controlled by the Secretary of State for Defence, or in which the Secretary of State for Defence has an interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02df9da7-3f04-478f-99ce-23905996badc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4190ecbb-8e8a-4f60-9471-c2c18338e393
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 24 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO17 6AD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
Southwick and Wickham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARKS & CLERK

Further Information

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