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Provision of Legal Services Review into SEP Litigation Strategies

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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Award

17 Mar 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office in Newport has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services Review into SEP Litigation Strategies," focused on legal services under the CPV code 79100000. The tender, valued at £20,000 GBP, entails obtaining expert legal advice on Standards Essential Patents from an external firm. The procurement was in the award stage with key deadlines including the contract period from 25th February 2025 to 24th February 2026. The awarded contract was announced on 25th March 2025. The procurement method used was detailed as "Other - ".

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms with specialist knowledge in patent litigation to collaborate with a prominent government body. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such contracts, especially those offering niche legal expertise. Partnering in such projects can help firms to enhance their reputations, broaden their client base, and secure steady revenue streams. The location in Newport also provides regional businesses with a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services Review into SEP Litigation Strategies

Notice Description

Legal advice from an external legal firm with expert knowledge/experience in a specific topic (Standards Essential Patents).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84000a6c-8f81-44fe-81db-97ffc5ea26e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc591891-94c5-456f-a8ac-26612dfe28da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2026 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

PINSENT MASONS

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