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UK SBS CS19024: UK Research and Innovation - STFC Provision of Intellectual Property Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Aug 2019 at 09:36

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20 Aug 2019 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS CS19024: UK Research and Innovation - STFC Provision of Intellectual Property Services" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is based in Swindon, England. This opportunity falls under the legal services category and was planned to cater to the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) specifically for patent services. The tender period ended on 12th September 2019 at 14:00 GMT, while the contract was expected to commence on 14th October 2019 and continue for a term of five years. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure exceeding threshold limits, divided into two lots covering geographical regions in the UK: LOT 1 for Southern England and Wales, and LOT 2 for Northern England and Scotland, with a total estimated value ranging from £1.2 million to £2 million for LOT 1 and £300,000 to £500,000 for LOT 2.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in intellectual property services, particularly those offering patent and trademark expertise. Companies that are well-placed to compete include legal firms with experience in intellectual property law, SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, as well as larger firms possessing the capability to handle multiple lot submissions. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate business growth and establish long-term relationships with a prominent public sector client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS CS19024: UK Research and Innovation - STFC Provision of Intellectual Property Services

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 12th September 2019 @ 14:00hrs GMT ***OJEU Reference 2019/S 151-372675***** DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. UK Research and Innovation has a requirement to procure the provision of Intellectual Property (IP) services for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in particular, patent services such as drafting, filing and renewals management and trade mark filing and renewals. STFC Innovations Ltd ( STFC's Technology Transfer Company) is responsible for management and commercialisation of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) IP Portfolio and requires access to services offered by patent agents / attorneys on a range of issues and questions that arise in the course of STFC Innovations Ltd. ' business activities and the management and exploitation of STFC's intellectual property. The requirement has been divided into two LOTS. Bidders are allowed and encouraged to apply to both LOTs, as separate applications. There are no restrictions in having one bidder being successful for both LOTs. However, the bidders are informed that both applications will be considered entirely separately, on the merits of each application. LOT 1: Southern England and Wales LOT 2: Northern England and Scotland The total value for LOT 1 should the full 5 years be utilised shall be between PS1,200,000.00 excluding VAT (One million, two hundred thousand pounds) and PS2,000,000.00 excluding VAT (Two million pounds). The Committed minimum spend for the 3 year fixed term is a minimum of PS720,000. The total value for LOT 2 should the full 5 years be utilised shall be between PS300,000.00 excluding VAT (three hundred thousand pounds) and PS500,000.00 excluding VAT (five hundred thousand pounds). The Committed minimum spend for the 3 years fixed term is a minimum of PS180,000. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fb1d18d-2664-4310-adaa-9fb0adf0b09e
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 (above threshold)
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2019 - 13 Oct 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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