Tender

United Kingdom-Manchester: Patent and copyright consultancy services

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently conducting a tender for patent and copyright consultancy services, valued at £5,000,000. This procurement is classified under the category of patent and copyright consultancy services, with a planned contract period commencing on 12 November 2015 and concluding on 12 November 2020. The tender application period is open, with submissions due by 12 March 2015. The location for delivering services is primarily in Manchester, North West England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in intellectual property management, particularly those with expertise in patent law and copyright matters. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include established patent agents and consultancy firms with a proven track record of managing intellectual property portfolios. The open procedure used in this procurement allows a broad range of businesses to participate and potentially secure long-term contracts with a reputable academic institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

United Kingdom-Manchester: Patent and copyright consultancy services

Notice Description

'The University of Manchester I3 Ltd. is seeking to appoint a panel of patent agents to manage and enhance its intellectual property portfolio. The appointment will be by a process of competitive tender using an open procedure.'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-370bb1b2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc8c0dc-38a4-4f3d-abba-e7238ce302fb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Nov 2015 - 12 Nov 2020 Over 5 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
N/A
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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