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Patents Legal Support

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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25 May 2021 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office has awarded a contract for "Patents Legal Support," providing legal services to support intellectual property (IP) matters. Located in Newport, Wales, this contract falls under the legal services industry category (CPV Code: 79100000). The procurement process was conducted via a selective method, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £50,000 and commenced on 24th May 2021, with an end date set for 31st December 2021. The contract award was officially announced on 21st May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in intellectual property law. Companies that can demonstrate a robust understanding of IP regulations and have experience in providing legal support to similar governmental organisations would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement processes. Engaging with the Intellectual Property Office could lead to long-term partnerships, helping to expand business capabilities and increase visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Patents Legal Support

Notice Description

Legal services to support IP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0610e10b-334d-41d5-ba21-e26646723c04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8becfa7b-d5f4-4346-bd67-9df1d208a766
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

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