Tender

Appointment to the University of Manchester Patent Agent Panel

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

19 Mar 2021 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is conducting a tender to appoint a panel of patent agents for its Innovation Factory, with a total contract value of £4,000,000. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and is classified under the industry category of patent and copyright consultancy services. Interested parties must submit their bids by 23 April 2021, after which the bid opening will take place on the same day at the University of Manchester's premises. The contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2021 and could extend for a maximum term of five years, including renewal options.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in intellectual property and patent consultancy services. Companies with a strong background in providing high-quality expert services in patent law and related areas would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The University of Manchester seeks firms that can demonstrate professional integrity and expertise in managing intellectual property portfolios, making this an attractive prospect for potential tenderers aiming to expand their service offerings within the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Appointment to the University of Manchester Patent Agent Panel

Notice Description

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory (referred to below as 'UoMIF' or 'The Innovation Factory'), on behalf of The University of Manchester ('The University'), is seeking to appoint a panel of patent agents (maximum number of 3 patent agents) to provide high quality, professional and expert services relating to The University of Manchester's intellectual property portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory (referred to below as 'UoMIF' or 'The Innovation Factory'), on behalf of The University of Manchester ('The University'), is seeking to appoint a panel of patent agents (maximum number of 3 patent agents) to provide high quality, professional and expert services relating to The University of Manchester's intellectual property portfolio.

Options: Three years with a possibility of renewal for a further period of 2 x 12-month periods. The total potential term of the contract is 5 years from the effective date.

Renewal: Three years with a possibility of renewal for a further period of 2 x 12-month periods. The total potential term of the contract is 5 years from the effective date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029d49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005592-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612758857

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

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