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IP Patent Attorney Services and IP Landscaping Services

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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16 Apr 2025 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded long-call off contracts for Intellectual Property Patent Attorney Services and IP Landscaping Services, under two distinct lots. This procurement, categorised under legal services (CPV code 79100000), took place primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tendering process was open and completed, with the contract commencing on 11th April 2025 and running until 11th April 2029. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase as of 16th April 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in intellectual property and legal services. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations were encouraged to participate, with awards going to both Appleyard Lees IP LLP and Dehns for their expertise in IP patent attorney services. Businesses in these sectors can expect substantial growth by fulfilling UKAEA’s operational, strategic, and compliance objectives with high-quality and cost-effective service delivery. The nature of this contract suggests robust opportunities for firms to establish or expand their footprint in the field of IP legal services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IP Patent Attorney Services and IP Landscaping Services

Notice Description

UKAEA seeks to appoint suppliers for long-call off contracts across Intellectual Property (IP) Patent Attorney Services and Patent Search & Landscaping Services under two distinct lots. The contracting authority seeks to engage qualified and experienced supplier(s) to support its operational, strategic, and compliance objectives across these two critical service areas. The successful supplier(s) must demonstrate their capability to meet the specific needs outlined in this document, ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective delivery of services. The requirements for each lot are independent, and supplier(s) are welcome to tender for one or both lots, as appropriate to their expertise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5667e60-b3d9-4b83-9309-1315e3f95cb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d9dc81-3269-443e-9e44-28f7553ed516
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 11 Apr 2029 4-5 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 ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

APPLEYARD LEES IP

DEHNS

Further Information

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