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IPRIS - Patent Renewals Agent Costs - Call-off PO for 2024/25

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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13 Jan 2025 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for "IPRIS - Patent Renewals Agent Costs - Call-off PO for 2024/25" to IPRIS AG. This procurement falls under the industry category of patent and copyright consultancy services. The contract value is £150,000 and is scheduled to begin on 1st August 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2025. The procurement method used was a single contract from SSA, and this stage of the procurement process is now complete. The awarded supplier, IPRIS AG, is defined as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in patent and copyright services, especially SMEs. Companies with expertise in managing patent renewals, offering consultancy, and ensuring compliance with intellectual property laws will find this contract particularly beneficial. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their client base, showcase their reliability, and enhance their reputation within the industry. The strategic relationship with an esteemed institution like the University of Birmingham could also lead to further business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IPRIS - Patent Renewals Agent Costs - Call-off PO for 2024/25

Notice Description

IPRIS - Patent Renewals Agent Costs - Call-off PO for 2024/25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f985a49e-4383-41af-962d-f80e21e78cac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5500617d-c67d-4dc0-addb-177356bbae4d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Contract from SSA
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

IPRIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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