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Intellectual Property Services

APUC LIMITED

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29 Jun 2023 at 16:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, APUC LIMITED, based in Stirling, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for Intellectual Property Services in the services category, specifically seeking contractors for IP protection, patent renewals, IP consulting, and patent searching & other IP analytics tools. The tender, titled "Intellectual Property Services," valued at GBP 12,000,000, is currently in the active stage, with a tender deadline of 7th August 2023.

This tender by APUC LIMITED offers business growth opportunities for contractors well-versed in intellectual property services. Businesses specialising in patent and copyright consultancy, IP protection, patent renewals, IP consulting, and analytical software packages can compete for the framework agreement, expected to run from October 2023 to September 2026, with possible extensions. The procurement method is open, with emphasis on technical quality and price criteria for evaluating submissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intellectual Property Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Intellectual Property (IP) Services to the Scottish Higher and Further Education sector including IP protection services, patent renewals, IP consultancy services and patent searching and other IP analytics tools.

Lot Information

IP Protection Services

The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractors to provide patent, trademarks and designs protection across all academic fields, and including preliminary patentability review, filing, prosecution and IP advice and covering UK, European and International applications.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on the 1st of October 2023 for a period of 36 months and expire on the 30th of September 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 12-month period subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

IP Patent Renewals

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of IP patent renewal services including renewal tracking and monitoring, renewal payment services, record maintenance and reporting.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on the 1st of October 2023 for a period of 36 months and expire on the 30th of September 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 12-month period subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

IP Consulting

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of IP consultancy services including: IP strategy development, IP portfolio management, IP valuation and due diligence, IP licensing and commercialisation (developing strategies for IP assets commercialisation).

Renewal: The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on the 1st of October 2023 for a period of 36 months and expire on the 30th of September 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 12-month period subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Patent Searching & Other IP Analytics Tools

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of: - standalone patent searching tool allowing for a comprehensive search and analysis of patent databases to determine the patentability, and licensing opportunities; - and other IP analytical tools supporting institutions in: identifying trends and patterns in IP data, analysing IP portfolio, assessing patentability and commercial opportunities, identifying competitors and potential partners, assessing IP portfolio value.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on the 1st of October 2023 for a period of 36 months and expire on the 30th of September 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 12-month period subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dda5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018590-2023
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
June 2027

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

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