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International Comparative Analysis for Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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Award

30 Dec 2021 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Intellectual Property Office, involves an award for the contract titled "International Comparative Analysis for Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)." This contract falls within the research services industry category and was located in Newport, Wales. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 24th November 2021 and concluded on 17th December 2021, with the tender period ending on 11th November 2021. The total contract value is £15,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that possess expertise in research services related to intellectual property and standard essential patents. Competing firms should have a strong background in conducting detailed analyses and policy development, making them well-suited to respond to similar future tenders. The procurement process has already resulted in the award of the contract to OxFirst, further indicating the demand for specialised research within this niche field.

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Notice Title

International Comparative Analysis for Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)

Notice Description

Contract Awarded for the provision of specialist research to assist the Intellectual Property Office with Policy development and to delve further into SEPs and FRAM.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa2b734a-ce3c-457e-874a-1cbe028dcea8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c681642b-16c2-4f1e-a088-7399ee24dc77
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2021 - 17 Dec 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
IPO Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003002000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFIRST

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