Tender

Intellectual Property Services for Lancaster University.

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

23 Jan 2023 at 11:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is seeking intellectual property services through a tender process. The services involve the drafting, filing, and prosecution of its patent portfolio. The contract period starts on August 1, 2023, and ends on July 31, 2027. The tender, valued at £150,000 GBP, has a deadline for submission of bids on February 22, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the opportunity is in the services category. The location for service delivery is in Lancaster, United Kingdom.

This tender by Lancaster University presents an opportunity for professional services agencies specialised in patent and copyright consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses must register on the Lancaster University e-tendering system to participate. The tender aligns with the university's need to manage its intellectual property portfolio effectively, creating potential for long-term collaboration and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intellectual Property Services for Lancaster University.

Notice Description

Research Services: IP team at Lancaster University are seeking to appoint one or more professional services agencies to act on its behalf in the drafting, filing, prosecution and also potentially the renewal of it's IP portfolio. This includes but is not limited to its patent portfolio of approximately 35 patent families comprising some 85 active patents, and a small number of registered designs and trademarks. Please note, some elements of the scope of works may be split out, e.g. patent renewals (for granted/registered IP) and retained in-house. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ab7e472-edf2-4869-93cd-095df8c38e92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d77ed59-2907-47f6-92bf-bd9501ffb40d
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 (below 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

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 4-5 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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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