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Economic analysis of the role of Intellectual Property (IP) on investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expression of Interest (EOI)

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office is seeking expressions of interest for an economic analysis of the role of Intellectual Property (IP) on investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI). This open tender is classified under research consultancy services and aims to evaluate how the IP framework incentivises investment in AI to foster innovation. Interested organisations must submit their completed invitations to tender by noon on Friday, 16 July 2021. The contract period commences on 30 July 2021 and concludes on 29 April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research consultancy, market analysis, and statistics, particularly those with expertise in intellectual property rights and artificial intelligence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the scope of the study and its potential impact on the AI sector. Companies that can demonstrate innovation and understanding of the relationship between IP and investment in AI will be well positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Economic analysis of the role of Intellectual Property (IP) on investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expression of Interest (EOI)

Notice Description

Background The Government response to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP) call for views identified several actions. This included a commitment to "commission an economic study to enhance our understanding of the role the IP framework plays in incentivising investment in AI alongside other factors. This will draw together the international evidence. This study will enable government to better understand the relationship between IP and AI. This expression of interest statement gives detail on this proposed study and invites those interested parties to respond, instructions can be found below. AI developments have grown at an unprecedented pace and, as a General-Purpose Technology (GPT), has the potential to increase innovation and productivity in a wide variety of sectors. Existing research shows that AI investment have grown in the UK but funding remains one of the main obstacles to innovation (2019 ONS Innovation surveys), and AI firms are not an exception (Tech nation, 2019). IP may be an important investment incentive mechanism to protect the returns on these investments for inventors and creators. The government wants to better understand the role of the UK IP framework in incentivising investment in AI, to foster AI invention and innovation. Objectives IP may influence the costs and benefits from undertaking AI investment and thereby AI innovation. The IPO is commissioning a study to better understand the role IP plays in incentivising AI investment in the UK. The scope of this research covers all IP that may incentivises investments in AI. This includes, but is not limited to, patents, copyrights, designs, trade marks, and trade secrets. The expected outputs of the study are: 1) Identify key actors of the AI sector (developers and users), 2) Perform an assessment of the drivers of AI investment, 3) Provide evidence on whether and to what extent IP plays a role in incentivising AI investment in the UK. How to Apply Organisations interested in delivering the above services, should register your interest on the IPO e-procurement portal: https://ipo-procurement.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=projects&uid=a074J00000Ct5quQAB&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters= Registration on the system may be required if you are a new supplier to the IPO e-portal system. Associated Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation is now available for bidding organisations to access. Completed ITT submissions must be returned via the IPO e-portal no later than noon (12:00), Friday 16 July 2021. Tender Phase is now open for those that have not already expressed an interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5279452a-b5d9-4b39-97a8-bd6e1ee0c1c7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79330000 - Statistical services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2021 - 29 Apr 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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