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Global Trademark & Patent Cases (Darts IP)

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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14 Nov 2025 at 09:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, a central government public authority located in Newport, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a services contract titled "Global Trademark & Patent Cases (Darts IP)." The procurement falls under the industry category of subscription services. The contract was awarded to Clarivate Analytics (UK) Limited, based in London, with the direct procurement method used due to its qualification as below threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 1st November 2025 and will end on 31st October 2026, with a gross value of €18,316. This procurement was documented on 14th November 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in database management and intellectual property services, particularly those with capabilities to provide comprehensive global trademark and patent information. Businesses that can offer competitive insights and data services could use such contracts to enhance their portfolio and strengthen their market presence. The procurement selection indicates a preference for direct, specialised services, which may appeal to companies that have the expertise to meet specific and detailed contract requirements, positioning them well for similar future opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Trademark & Patent Cases (Darts IP)

Notice Description

This is a licence to a database granted under perpetual licence. Price is in Euros.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e102
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073793-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,316 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003002000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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