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Framework Agreement for the provision of Intellectual Property (IP) Services for Smart Concept Fund

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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Award

09 Jan 2018 at 09:31

Award Notice
Tender

11 Oct 2017 at 11:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited is seeking qualified suppliers for a Framework Agreement aimed at providing Intellectual Property (IP) Services for the Smart Concept Fund project. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK. Currently in the Award stage, the tender has a maximum budget of £52,000, including VAT, for services such as design modelling and IP protection. The contract period spans from 8th January 2018 to 31st March 2020, with an optional extension based on the continuation of the Smart Concept Fund project. Suppliers submitted their tenders by the deadline of 12 noon on 15th November 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in legal services and business consultancy. With grants available to SME's in specific local enterprise partnership areas, businesses capable of delivering high-quality IP services and demonstrating a minimum turnover of £100,000 are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms able to meet insurance requirements and provide innovative solutions for the commercialisation of new technologies will find this contract particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Intellectual Property (IP) Services for Smart Concept Fund

Notice Description

The University of Wolverhampton wishes to establish a Framework for the provision of Intellectual Property (IP) Services and is seeking the provision via an Invitation to Tender from suitably qualified Suppliers. The University is contracted to deliver the Smart Concept Fund project which offers grants of up to PS30,000 to Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME's) in the Black Country, the Marches and Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) areas. The grant can be used to support the commercialisation of new technologies and proof of concept to support SME's to introduce new products to their firm and to market. Work could include, design modelling, protection of IP, user trials and prototyping. The project is part-funded by European Regional Development Fund 2014-2020 under Investment Priority 1b: Promoting business investment in research and innovation. The budget for the provision of Intellectual Property Services has been set at a maximum of PS52,000 including VAT, this includes all associated costs. Applicants must have a minimum annual turnover of PS100,000, a credit safe score of >=30, and hold or commit to obtain prior to the start of the Contract, the required Insurance levels stipulated below; PS1m Public Liability Insurance PS1m Professional Indemnity PS5m Employer's Liability Insurance The contract period will be two (2) years and four (4) months commencing December 2017 with an optional extension if the Smart Concept Fund project is extended by the funder. The contract will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender, dependant on Quality & Price against a pre agreed set of evaluation criteria as stated in the Tender documents The tender documents have been published and can be viewed on The University of Wolverhampton Procurement portal using the following link; www.wlv.bravosolution.co.uk you need to register your company to be able to download the relevant documentation. The deadline for returns is 12noon 15th November 2017; however please note the closing date for any clarifications is 13th November 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-255d711b-3ef4-447f-8443-1b2d691a1c47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/523642e9-420a-4e04-b8c1-869c4bc7a3f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 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
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1AD
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BARKER BRETTELL

HGF

SWINDELL & PEARSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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