Patent Sight License

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in Newport has completed the procurement process for a two-year licence for Patent Sight software, valued at £71,120 GBP. The tender falls under the IT software package industry category with procurement stages now complete, having moved from initiation to the award stage. This direct procurement was conducted through a single tender action (below threshold), with the contract awarded to Relx (UK) Limited t/a LexisNexis on the 31st of December, 2024. The contract period spans from the 1st of January, 2025 to the 31st of December, 2026, covering various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities for IT software vendors and related service providers by setting a precedent for involvement in public sector technology improvements. Companies that specialise in patent management and analysis software would find this tender particularly relevant, given its focus on acquiring advanced patent sight tools. Large enterprises with substantial resources to deliver comprehensive IT solutions are well suited to compete in such procurement processes, potentially leveraging this engagement to secure further government contracts and expand their market presence.

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Contract Timeline

Publication Date

7th February 2025 11:49:09 AM
Contract Summary

Year 1: • 7 PatentSight licenses • January 1st, 2025 - December 31st, 2025 Year 2: • 7 PatentSight licenses • January 1st, 2026 - December 31st, 2026
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-f10844d1-0fc5-49fd-ae42-75c71d69c487

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Single Tender Action (below Threshold)

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

48517000

CPV Division(s)

48 - Software package and information systems
Awarding Authority

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

Buyer Name

IPO Commercial Team

Buyer Email

IT-Commercial@ipo.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Intellectual Property Office

Newport

NP10 8QQ

GB
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

RELX (UK) LIMITED T/A LEXISNEXIS

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Patent Sight License

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