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Artificial Intelligence and IP Enforcement Opportunities and Challenges

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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23 Apr 2021 at 11:39

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14 Apr 2021 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office has completed the tender titled "Artificial Intelligence and IP Enforcement Opportunities and Challenges," which sought an external body to conduct research on the effects of artificial intelligence, particularly machine learning, within the enforcement framework of intellectual property rights. This procurement process, classified under research services (CPV code 73110000), used a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to Menace Management Limited for a total value of £85,500, with the contract period commencing on 1st February 2021 and ending on 1st November 2021. The procurement stage was completed, with active contract status reported as of 29th January 2021.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in artificial intelligence and intellectual property law. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find the procurement accessible, as suitability for smaller businesses was indicated. Companies that can provide innovative research methodologies and insights into AI's impact on IP enforcement are particularly well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth and development in a rapidly evolving field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Artificial Intelligence and IP Enforcement Opportunities and Challenges

Notice Description

External body to deliver new and novel research into the impact of artificial intelligence, and in particular machine learning, on the enforcement framework across all intellectual property rights.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15532bf0-9bfe-4275-a5df-07979f58317e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1cea471-8853-4cdf-9ba4-5bd816d63e14
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 1 Nov 2021 6-12 months
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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Additional Buyers

ATAMIS LTD

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

MENACE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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