Tender

HEA003 Intellectual Property Services

NEUPC LTD

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender for "HEA003 Intellectual Property Services" has been issued by NEUPC Ltd, a contracting authority located at York Science Park, Heslington, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the industry category of copyright consultancy services and is currently in the Tender stage. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 5 January 2016. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, allowing any interested suppliers to participate. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 February 2016 and will run until 31 January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in intellectual property services, including consultancy, registration, and trademark maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal and IP consultancy fields, as well as firms experienced in brand protection and IP rights enforcement, would be well-equipped to compete for this contract. With the HEA looking for comprehensive support, businesses that can demonstrate a robust portfolio and previous experience in the education sector will have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HEA003 Intellectual Property Services

Notice Description

The HEA requires assistance from suppliers to provide a full Intellectual Property service. The HEA is purchasing the service in order to provide brand protection, exploitation of the HEA's IP as well as enforcement of IP rights against infringement. The HEA may require assistance in defending any allegations of IP infringement. The HEA is looking for the Supplier to provide the following services: 1. Registration of the new HEA logo in 3 classes. - The Supplier is expected to provide advice on potential registration of the HEA logo, words and logo/words combined in varying colour combinations. - The Supplier will provide advice on whether the HEA would benefit from protection in other classes. 2. Registration of the new HEA logo: - UK as a base application; - CTM and countries in the Madrid Protocol (Australia, New Zealand, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, China, Egypt, Israel, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Oman, Russia, Singapore, Tunisia, Turkey, USA, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, European Commission) - National Applications (Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Malaysia, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, South Africa, Thailand). - Advice on benefits and registration in further countries as and when required. 3. Maintenance and renewal of existing registered trademarks (x2 previous HEA logos and HEAR logo) 4. Reviewing, reporting and dealing with objections with TM applications. 5. Development of a copyright strategy. 6. Assistance with IP licence agreements. 7. Internet and Domain Name reporting. 8. Trademark Watching Service. 9. Dealing with disputes (enforcement and defence). 10. Provide a due diligence service on new product development and potential for IP protection/infringement. 11. Provision of a case study for services to a client within the HE sector to demonstrate experience. 12. Online client access to TM portfolio and relevant documents. 13. Regular reporting and updates. Additional information: The tender process is being conducted electronically via the NEUPC In-tend electronic tendering portal accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/neupc/aspx/Home All correspondence, including questions and answers, tender responses and any supporting documentation must be submitted via this system. Postal or email correspondence will not be accepted unless explicitly agreed by HEA. All tender responses and any supporting documentation must be submitted through this system. Tenders submitted by means other than In-tend will not be accepted. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/neupc/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-124908ca-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b42ba31f-bed1-4613-a4a3-f36a2d90e6c3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2016 - 31 Jan 2018 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEUPC LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5BR
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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