Tender

Patent, Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights Services

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of York is inviting tenders for the provision of Patent, Trademark, and Intellectual Property Rights Services. This procurement falls under the industry category of Patent and Copyright Consultancy Services (CPV 79120000) and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom (postal code YO10 5DD). The tender process is in the 'active' stage with an open procurement method, requiring submissions by 24th March 2025 at 12:00 PM GMT. The contract period is scheduled to start on 19th May 2025 and will run until 18th May 2028. This tender seeks experienced patent attorney firms for services related to four specialist areas: life sciences, physics and engineering, chemistry and materials science, computer science, and IT, divided into four separate lots.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for patent attorney firms, particularly those specialising in specific fields of intellectual property related to research and development. Firms can bid for one or multiple lots, presenting flexibility based on their expertise and capacity. This contract opportunity is suitable for well-established firms with experience in dealing with complex intellectual property matters, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive services across the four designated areas. Given the open nature and the high-value threshold of the procurement, it provides a competitive platform for businesses to secure a long-term engagement with a reputable academic institution like the University of York, potentially enhancing their portfolio and market standing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patent, Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights Services

Notice Description

The University of York is pleased to invite tenders for the provision of Patent, Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights Services. We are seeking bids from experienced patent attorney firms, capable of dealing with intellectual property matters relating to research and development activity across four different specialist areas: life sciences, physics and engineering, chemistry and materials science, computer science and IT. The tender is therefore divided into four separate Lots to enable specialist firms to bid as appropriate: Lot 1 - Life Sciences; Lot 2 - Physics and Engineering; Lot 3 - Chemistry and Materials Science; Lot 4 - Computer Science and IT. Tenders may be submitted for a single Lot or multiple Lots dependent upon capability. Please download the tender pack on In-Tend for further details of the minimum services required and eligibility criteria. Additional information: All information regarding this requirement is available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Tenders/Current. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8194788f-69a6-4ca1-ae7c-ebc8a8879dbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d349da6b-0a1d-462e-aa7a-de770343488e
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 (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 18 May 2028 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
Donna Lyon
Contact Email
donna.lyon@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1904 328207

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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