Planning

IP Attorney Services

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

17 Dec 2024 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a procurement process seeking to appoint a panel of five providers of IP attorney services, including three patent attorneys and two trademark attorneys, under the title "IP Attorney Services." This tender falls under the legal services industry category, with specific classifications including legal advisory, documentation, and information services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 17 March 2025. The procurement method includes both electronic and written submissions. The primary location for the services is the UK, and the expected contract value is £250,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IP legal services to expand their client base by partnering with a prominent public authority. Given the scope and value of the contract, it is particularly suited for well-established IP attorney firms with substantial experience in patent and trademark matters. Businesses that excel in providing comprehensive legal advisory and documentation services will also find this tender appealing. Participating suppliers must meet specific suitability, economic, and technical criteria as outlined in the procurement documents, which ensures that only qualified providers are considered for the panel. This opportunity can provide notable growth potential for successful firms within the legal services sector.

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Notice Title

IP Attorney Services

Notice Description

UKIFS seeks to appoint a panel ("the Panel") of five providers of IP attorney services ("Appointees") to advise on a wide range of IP issues; three patent attorney and two trademark attorney providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKIFS seeks to appoint a panel ("the Panel") of five providers of IP attorney services ("Appointees") to advise on a wide range of IP issues; three patent attorney and two trademark attorney providers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c8e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040665-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Raj Kumar
Contact Email
raj.kumar@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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