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UKRI-4930 Patent Attorney IP Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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24 Apr 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) focused on acquiring patent attorney IP services, under the tender titled "UKRI-4930 Patent Attorney IP Services". Classified within the services industry category, this procurement was rooted in patent and copyright consultancy services in the Swindon locality, South West England (UKK14). The process was finalized with an award notice on 24th April 2025, following a direct procurement method without competition, fitting into a "below threshold" scenario as stipulated by UK legislation (2023/54). This contracting process has reached the 'Award' stage, with Boult Wade Tennant being the designated supplier for the contract running from 24th April to 31st May 2025.

This tender enables opportunities for law firms and consultancies specialising in intellectual property, particularly those experienced with sub-central government bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in patent and copyright advisory services are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in this sector. Given the procurement method involved direct contracting without open competition, businesses that position themselves as key specialists or collaborate with government organisations could find viable avenues for growth through such targeted service provisions.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4930 Patent Attorney IP Services

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Patent Attorney Services. This is to provide coverage while a new open procurement was undertaken. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=942496316

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016679-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOULT WADE TENNANT

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