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Contract for the Provision of Patent Attorney Services for University of Birmingham Enterprise Limited

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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05 Jan 2021 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the provision of Patent Attorney Services, specifically extending an existing Framework Agreement for an additional year, identified by contract reference SC8743/20. This procurement, valued at £35,000, falls within the services industry category of patent and copyright consultancy, with a contract period running from 13th November 2020 to 13th November 2021. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the award notice was published on 5th January 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for companies that specialise in patent and copyright consultancy services to engage with a prestigious institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular may find this an attractive opportunity, as the procurement is designated to be suitable for them. Businesses that can provide expertise in intellectual property matters and are familiar with university frameworks will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Patent Attorney Services for University of Birmingham Enterprise Limited

Notice Description

In relation to University of Birmingham Contract Reference FRAM232/10/W&R. The University of Birmingham wishes to rename and extend the Framework Agreement for the provision of Patent Attorney Services currently in place with the above named Company for a period of one (1) year - new reference SC8743/20

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d289cd75-34df-481b-b925-b703003ff4b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f02bd074-63e6-4a9c-b0fd-5dc131f3bc35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2020 - 13 Nov 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Paul Markham
Contact Email
p.markham@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214146899

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WITHERS & ROGERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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