Notice Information
Notice Title
UK SBS CS19272: UK Research and Innovation - STFC Provision of Intellectual Property Services
Notice Description
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 4th October 2019 @ 14:00hrs GMT ***OJEU Reference 2019-119266***** DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. UK Research and Innovation has a requirement to procure the provision of Intellectual Property (IP) services for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in particular, patent services such as drafting, filing and renewals management and trade mark filing and renewals. STFC Innovations Ltd ( STFC's Technology Transfer Company) is responsible for management and commercialisation of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) IP Portfolio and requires access to services offered by patent agents / attorneys on a range of issues and questions that arise in the course of STFC Innovations Ltd. ' business activities and the management and exploitation of STFC's intellectual property. The requirement has been divided into two LOTS. Bidders are allowed and encouraged to apply to both LOTs, as separate applications. There are no restrictions in having one bidder being successful for both LOTs. However, the bidders are informed that both applications will be considered entirely separately, on the merits of each application. LOT 1: Southern England and Wales LOT 2: Northern England and Scotland The total value for LOT 1 should the full 5 years be utilised shall be between PS1,200,000.00 excluding VAT (One million, two hundred thousand pounds) and PS2,000,000.00 excluding VAT (Two million pounds). The Committed minimum spend for the 3 year fixed term is a minimum of PS720,000. The total value for LOT 2 should the full 5 years be utilised shall be between PS300,000.00 excluding VAT (three hundred thousand pounds) and PS500,000.00 excluding VAT (five hundred thousand pounds). The Committed minimum spend for the 3 years fixed term is a minimum of PS180,000. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-9432893c-3885-44f1-9a8d-ab0404161a7e
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8debb387-a725-45e1-8db4-5c6177b22bdd
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open 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
79100000 - Legal services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £2,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £2,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 18 Mar 20205 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 4 Oct 2019Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 9 Mar 20205 years ago
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- SWINDON
- Postcode
- SN2 1FF
- Post Town
- Swindon
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK71 Swindon
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Swindon
- Electoral Ward
- Rodbourne Cheney
- Westminster Constituency
- Swindon North
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8debb387-a725-45e1-8db4-5c6177b22bdd
18th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84e9a7f2-8673-42cb-a15c-5d11c394c9fa
29th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a41717d6-b771-4bad-b5c8-713ce9cbf8e5
Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c3110af-c9b6-4e9b-a174-53ce381e40a6
CS19272 RFP Request for Proposal Final -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f32b4e25-a3af-4185-b33b-8dc86ce096ad
CS19272 RFP Request for Proposal questions Final -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33838abe-94c5-4f89-9d48-3183d83c7dd7
CS19272 - AW5.2 Price Schedule Final - Lot 1 -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47e0aea9-a503-4eaa-9e11-fadbb92aac7c
CS19272 - AW5.2 Price Schedule Final - Lot 2 -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee4a06b6-abee-4de0-8c2a-c8963b70ea39
CS19272 - Terms and Conditions Lot 1 -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/873124c6-8bc5-4500-aa91-b4b924885856
CS19272 - AW5.2 Price Schedule Final - Lot 2 -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/333783bd-7224-4841-953b-7085b786b241
Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65045bde-7e21-46ab-b22f-7a33106e9176
CS19272 - Terms and Conditions Lot 2 -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7aea461f-dc9f-47d5-a959-044686a4eacd
Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
{
"tag": [
"compiled"
],
"id": "ocds-b5fd17-9432893c-3885-44f1-9a8d-ab0404161a7e-2020-03-18T14:52:23Z",
"date": "2020-03-18T14:52:23Z",
"ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-9432893c-3885-44f1-9a8d-ab0404161a7e",
"language": "en",
"initiationType": "tender",
"tender": {
"id": "UK SBS CS19272: UK Research and Innovation - STFC Provision of Intellectual Property Services",
"title": "UK SBS CS19272: UK Research and Innovation - STFC Provision of Intellectual Property Services",
"description": "The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 4th October 2019 @ 14:00hrs GMT ***OJEU Reference 2019-119266***** DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. UK Research and Innovation has a requirement to procure the provision of Intellectual Property (IP) services for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in particular, patent services such as drafting, filing and renewals management and trade mark filing and renewals. STFC Innovations Ltd ( STFC's Technology Transfer Company) is responsible for management and commercialisation of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) IP Portfolio and requires access to services offered by patent agents / attorneys on a range of issues and questions that arise in the course of STFC Innovations Ltd. ' business activities and the management and exploitation of STFC's intellectual property. The requirement has been divided into two LOTS. Bidders are allowed and encouraged to apply to both LOTs, as separate applications. There are no restrictions in having one bidder being successful for both LOTs. However, the bidders are informed that both applications will be considered entirely separately, on the merits of each application. LOT 1: Southern England and Wales LOT 2: Northern England and Scotland The total value for LOT 1 should the full 5 years be utilised shall be between PS1,200,000.00 excluding VAT (One million, two hundred thousand pounds) and PS2,000,000.00 excluding VAT (Two million pounds). The Committed minimum spend for the 3 year fixed term is a minimum of PS720,000. The total value for LOT 2 should the full 5 years be utilised shall be between PS300,000.00 excluding VAT (three hundred thousand pounds) and PS500,000.00 excluding VAT (five hundred thousand pounds). The Committed minimum spend for the 3 years fixed term is a minimum of PS180,000. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/",
"datePublished": "2019-08-29T08:51:14+01:00",
"status": "complete",
"classification": {
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "79100000",
"description": "Legal services"
},
"items": [
{
"id": "1",
"deliveryAddresses": [
{
"countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
},
{
"countryName": "Channel Islands"
},
{
"countryName": "Europe"
},
{
"countryName": "Isle of Man"
},
{
"countryName": "Rest of the World"
},
{
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
},
{
"countryName": "Channel Islands"
},
{
"countryName": "Europe"
},
{
"countryName": "Isle of Man"
},
{
"countryName": "Rest of the World"
},
{
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
},
{
"countryName": "Channel Islands"
},
{
"countryName": "Europe"
},
{
"countryName": "Isle of Man"
},
{
"countryName": "Rest of the World"
},
{
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
}
]
}
],
"minValue": {
"amount": 1500000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"value": {
"amount": 2500000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"procurementMethod": "open",
"procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
"tenderPeriod": {
"endDate": "2019-10-04T23:59:59+01:00"
},
"contractPeriod": {
"startDate": "2019-11-18T00:00:00Z",
"endDate": "2024-11-18T23:59:59Z"
},
"suitability": {
"sme": true,
"vcse": false
},
"mainProcurementCategory": "services",
"documents": [
{
"id": "1",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84e9a7f2-8673-42cb-a15c-5d11c394c9fa",
"datePublished": "2019-08-29T09:02:56+01:00",
"format": "text/html",
"language": "en"
},
{
"id": "2",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "Bidder Training",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81888b52-378f-4237-8608-5a56ec07e75e",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "3",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a41717d6-b771-4bad-b5c8-713ce9cbf8e5",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "4",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "CS19272 RFP Request for Proposal Final",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c3110af-c9b6-4e9b-a174-53ce381e40a6",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "5",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "CS19272 RFP Request for Proposal questions Final",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f32b4e25-a3af-4185-b33b-8dc86ce096ad",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "6",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "CS19272 - AW5.2 Price Schedule Final - Lot 1",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33838abe-94c5-4f89-9d48-3183d83c7dd7",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "7",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "CS19272 - AW5.2 Price Schedule Final - Lot 2",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47e0aea9-a503-4eaa-9e11-fadbb92aac7c",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "8",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "CS19272 - Terms and Conditions Lot 1",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee4a06b6-abee-4de0-8c2a-c8963b70ea39",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "9",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "CS19272 - AW5.2 Price Schedule Final - Lot 2",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/873124c6-8bc5-4500-aa91-b4b924885856",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "10",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "TED Notice",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6ea7bc1-6dec-496a-b742-a3122fbe6654",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "11",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "Bidder Training",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2646b928-7921-4e16-bbb0-fbc90dc738f6",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "12",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/333783bd-7224-4841-953b-7085b786b241",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "13",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "CS19272 - Terms and Conditions Lot 2",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65045bde-7e21-46ab-b22f-7a33106e9176",
"format": "application/pdf"
}
]
},
"parties": [
{
"id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m",
"name": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED",
"scheme": "GB-SRS",
"id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "UK Shared Business Services, Polaris House, North Star Avenue",
"locality": "SWINDON",
"postalCode": "SN21FF",
"countryName": "England"
},
"contactPoint": {
"email": "professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk"
},
"roles": [
"buyer"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-COH-OC421876",
"name": "BOULT WADE TENNANT LLP",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "BOULT WADE TENNANT LLP",
"scheme": "GB-COH",
"id": "OC421876"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Salisbury Square House,8 Salisbury Square LONDON EC4Y 8AP GB"
},
"details": {
"scale": "large",
"vcse": false
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
]
}
],
"buyer": {
"id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m",
"name": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
},
"awards": [
{
"id": "ocds-b5fd17-9432893c-3885-44f1-9a8d-ab0404161a7e-1",
"status": "active",
"date": "2020-03-09T00:00:00Z",
"datePublished": "2020-03-18T14:52:23Z",
"value": {
"amount": 2500000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"suppliers": [
{
"id": "GB-COH-OC421876",
"name": "BOULT WADE TENNANT LLP"
}
],
"contractPeriod": {
"startDate": "2020-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
"endDate": "2025-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
},
"description": "BOULT WADE TENNANT LLP: LOT 1 : Southern England and Wales - The total value of the contract should the full 5 years be utilised shall be between PS1,200.000.00 (one million, two hundred thousand pounds) and PS2,000.000.00 (two million pounds) excluding VAT BOULT WADE TENNANT LLP: LOT 2: Northern England and Scotland - The total value of the contract should the full 5 years be utilised shall be between PS300,000.00 (Three hundred thousand pounds) and PS500,000.00 (Five hundred thousand pounds) excluding VAT",
"documents": [
{
"id": "1",
"documentType": "awardNotice",
"description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8debb387-a725-45e1-8db4-5c6177b22bdd",
"datePublished": "2020-03-18T14:52:23Z",
"format": "text/html",
"language": "en"
},
{
"id": "2",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "Bidder Training",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/493bd9b9-8284-4e95-9e7a-cbe73315c3dd",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "3",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7aea461f-dc9f-47d5-a959-044686a4eacd",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "4",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "CS19272 RFP Request for Proposal Final",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c3110af-c9b6-4e9b-a174-53ce381e40a6",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "5",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "CS19272 RFP Request for Proposal questions Final",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f32b4e25-a3af-4185-b33b-8dc86ce096ad",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "6",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "CS19272 - AW5.2 Price Schedule Final - Lot 1",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33838abe-94c5-4f89-9d48-3183d83c7dd7",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "7",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "CS19272 - AW5.2 Price Schedule Final - Lot 2",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47e0aea9-a503-4eaa-9e11-fadbb92aac7c",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "8",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "CS19272 - Terms and Conditions Lot 1",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee4a06b6-abee-4de0-8c2a-c8963b70ea39",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "9",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "TED Notice",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6ea7bc1-6dec-496a-b742-a3122fbe6654",
"format": "application/pdf"
},
{
"id": "10",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "CS19272 - Terms and Conditions Lot 2",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65045bde-7e21-46ab-b22f-7a33106e9176",
"format": "application/pdf"
}
]
}
]
}