Award

Provision of IP Management Services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Mar 2023 at 13:05

Tender

07 Oct 2022 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has completed the award process for the contract titled "Provision of IP Management Services". This procurement falls under the "Legal services" industry category. The contract involves two lots: Lot 1 for IP management including patent and trademark protection, and Lot 2 for fee payments related to rights renewals and EP validation. Greaves Brewster LLP has been awarded both lots. The total value of the contract is £25,036, with a focus on experience, methodology, and social value as key award criteria. The contract was signed on February 8, 2023, with an active status.

This tender by APHA for IP management services presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in patent and trademark protection. The contract covers a wide range of services aimed at managing existing IP portfolios and protecting new IP assets. Businesses that can offer cost-effective solutions, demonstrate experience in intellectual property law, and show a commitment to social value are well-suited to compete. The procurement process, although cancelled, highlights the importance of experience, methodology, and relationship management in securing contracts within the legal industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of IP Management Services

Notice Description

APHA requires external professional IP services to assist the organisation to manage its existing patent and trademark portfolio and to assist with the protection of new registered IP assets. This requirement will be tendered in 2 Lots. The total cost noted is 1 element of work for each lot, as an indication of cost across the duration of the contract cannot be assessed as services can only be included when required.

Lot Information

Provision of Intellectual Property (IP) Management services to APHA

Lot 1 - IP Management (patent and trademark protection and advice) The requirement is for a firm of patent agents to provide cost effective, general intellectual property advice and to undertake the preparation, registration and prosecution of applications for patents and other forms of registered intellectual property including but not limited to trademark applications across all of the relevant research areas of the APHA. The patent firm will be expected to possess the necessary breath of intellectual property law experience and technical understanding. It is important that the patent firm is able to develop a strong rapport with both the APHA research staff and commercial staff in APHA Scientific and to take proactive steps to foster good relations including availability to correspond in efficient time via email and telephone and to visit APHA research sites as reasonably requested.

Provision of Intellectual Property (IP) Management services to APHA

Fee payments (renewals and EP validation fees) The requirement is for an economic, service-led provider in respect of the managed and payment of registered IP rights renewals and EP validation fees. This service would be for the renewal of all of APHA's existing portfolio of registered IP rights (patents and trademarks) and all new EP validations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0373c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005996-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,036 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20233 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@defra.gov.uk, network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072385921

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREAVES BREWSTER

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