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IP Education Programme 21/22 Expression of Interest (EOI) Registration

Intellectual Property Office

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27 Aug 2021 at 17:33

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13 Aug 2021 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office is inviting expressions of interest for its "IP Education Programme 21/22." This procurement falls under the industry category of specialist training services and is located in Newport, Wales. As part of the planning stage, interested organisations must register on the IPO e-procurement portal by the deadline of 2pm on Friday, 27 August 2021. The tender period will officially close on 24 September 2021 at noon, with the contract expected to commence on 18 October 2021 and run until 31 August 2022. The total budget for this service is between £90,000 and £95,000, using an open procurement method below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on education and training, particularly those experienced in developing digital learning resources and engaging with higher education institutions. Providers with expertise in intellectual property rights, as well as training methodologies tailored to PhD students and early career researchers, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful candidate will play a vital role in expanding the reach of the IPO's education initiatives, potentially increasing visibility and business growth in the specialised training services sector.

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Notice Title

IP Education Programme 21/22 Expression of Interest (EOI) Registration

Notice Description

The Intellectual Property Office's (IPO) 'IP for Research' education programme ensures that researchers are able to make informed decisions about how to maximise the economic and social impact of their intellectual assets. In the last three years the programme has been successfully delivered to 2,199 researchers in higher education institutions (HEIs) and research institutions across the UK. Objectives The IPO's objectives are to help PhD students and early career researchers: * Understand how intellectual property (IP) rights and licencing are relevant to their work; * Be more confident in identifying and managing their IP; and * Understand how to engage with their HEI to get support on IP issues. The new Innovation Strategy launched in July 2021, sets out how the UK will become a global leader in innovation, and a robust IP system will play a vital role in making that happen. The Strategy highlights the expansion of the IPOs education programme to reach more researchers. IPO seek a partner to develop and deliver the IP for Research programme electronically for the 2021/22 academic year as well as an additional Option to extend by 1 year. It will include: * A minimum of 8 webinars tailored to institutions' research specialisms. * A minimum of 6 UK-wide live lectures tailored to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) as well as cross-disciplinary research. The successful partner will also assist the IPO to identify 5 institutions to be sponsored to deliver their own IP training to researchers using a package of online resources, producing digital resources to highlight good practice to others. Other outcomes linked to the above will include: * Reach a minimum of 800 researchers; * Reach over 70 HEIs across the UK; * Meet the target that 90% students would recommend; * Ensure that all regions are represented (in relation to the KE framework clusters) Independently, the IPO will be developing a new commercialisation module. How to Apply Organisations interested in delivering the above services, should register on the IPO e-procurement portal (https://ipo.force.com/s/Welcome) by clicking through the 'View Published Opportunities' and clicking the 'Register Interest' button. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a7e27a9-e860-4023-9e08-f810ac6254bb
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6385f6dd-655d-4669-af3a-c7c6f3aaa7ca
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
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
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
Postcode Area
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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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