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Award of Provision of Patent Renewal Services

University of Strathclyde

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2021 at 16:05

Award Notice
Tender

01 Mar 2021 at 11:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is seeking a sole supplier for the provision of Patent Renewal Services, focusing on maintaining around 650 active patent cases across various territories including the USA, Europe, and Asia. This procurement process is currently in the awarded stage, with a total contract value of £800,000 signed on 28th July 2021. The procurement method employed for this tender was an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. Interested parties should note that the contract includes options for two one-year extensions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in patent consultancy and renewal services, particularly those with expertise in international patent law and management. Suppliers that are adept at providing user-friendly digital interfaces for patent management, along with competitive pricing and quality service delivery, will be well positioned to compete. Smaller enterprises and those with innovative approaches in consultancy are encouraged to engage, as the University prioritises both quality and cost-effectiveness in its supplier evaluations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Provision of Patent Renewal Services

Notice Description

The IP & Commercialisation team administers around 650 active patent cases, including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in the territories of USA, Europe, Canada, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil. The IP & Commercialisation require a sole supplier to facilitate the renewal of the Universities active patent cases

Lot Information

Lot 1

The IP & Commercialisation require a sole supplier to facilitate the renewal of the Universities active patent cases. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis and we require a provider that can do this competently; has an interface that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. The interface should have live pricing, exportable exports, search & filter functionality and a security profile with the University is able to assess. The portal will allow the University to login and instruct renewals i.e. renew, auto renew, delay, abandon, and other channels

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful tenderer either intended as partial replacement of the supplies or installations or as the extension of existing supplies or installations. The Contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02970b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017964-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPRIS AG

Further Information

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