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Provision of Research into the Cost of IP infringement

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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15 Oct 2024 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of Research into the Cost of IP Infringement" under the industry category of Economic Research Services (CPV: 79311400). This selective procurement adopted a restricted procedure and included collaboration with industry professionals and academics to generate pivotal data and insights into IP's role in the UK economy. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract set to commence on 22nd October 2024 and conclude by 8th August 2025. The total contract value is £99,600, and it is located in Newport, United Kingdom (Postal Code: NP10 8QQ). The tender period concluded on 10th September 2024. Frontier Economics Limited has been awarded an active contract as the selected supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research services, particularly those with expertise in intellectual property issues and infringement strategies. It offers a platform to engage in high-impact research projects that contribute significantly to UK economic policies concerning IP. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, enhancing their chances to secure impactful government contracts and bolster their contributions to significant national research initiatives. This contract not only provides immediate financial benefits but also boosts the business's profile and credibility within the public and private sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Research into the Cost of IP infringement

Notice Description

This contract is for the IPO to work with industry professionals and academics to generate data and understanding surrounding IPs wider role in the UK economy, to support our infringement strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-383bc062-7a42-4529-8a23-a7601048349d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c7afd79-193b-474d-b2e2-84ec33ff5721
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2024 - 8 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
IPO Commercial
Contact Email
people-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003002000

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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