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SU27(22) Appointment of a Mentors & Commercial Leads Service Provider (AgorIP)

SWANSEA UNIVESITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2022 at 00:00

Tender

09 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is conducting a procurement process titled "SU27(22) Appointment of a Mentors & Commercial Leads Service Provider (AgorIP)" under the services category. This open tender, initiated on 19th December 2021, seeks to engage suppliers who can provide specialist support for the AgorIP Programme, which assists in Intellectual Property management and Technology Transfer services across Wales, now active until 30th June 2023. The tender period ended on 19th January 2022, with a significant emphasis on delivering outputs that enhance commercialisation opportunities. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with a contract valued at £250,000 awarded to BIC Innovation on 6th May 2022.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mentorship and commercial advisory services, particularly within the education and technology transfer sectors. SMEs with a proven track record in Intellectual Property management, commercial lead development, and innovation support will find themselves well-positioned to compete for these services. This programme not only enhances the capacity of businesses to engage with academic institutions but also allows for deeper collaboration with various sectors, including academia, health, and industrial partners, thereby expanding their market reach.

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Notice Title

SU27(22) Appointment of a Mentors & Commercial Leads Service Provider (AgorIP)

Notice Description

The AgorIP (Open IP) Programme provides an Intellectual Property management and Technology Transfer service to academia, University Health Boards, SMEs and industrial collaborators, servicing a pipeline of Intellectual Property exploitation and commercialisation opportunities at various levels of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). AgorIP, which is partially funded by the Welsh Government and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is now pan-Wales, running in parallel across the West Wales & the Valleys and East Wales Regions. The AgorIP Programme runs to 30th June 2023. In order to deliver the required outputs from this Programme, AgorIP through Swansea University, requires specialist support from a range of professional service firms. This support will take various forms as set out in the particulars below. AgorIP has identified the need to engage with a range of commercially experienced Mentors and Commercial Leads to work along-side its Team of Technology Transfer Managers (TTMs) and Innovators, taking early stage concepts and developing these into commercialisation opportunities. As a result, Swansea University is procuring the services of a Company/Organisation to serve as its Mentor & Commercial Leads Service Provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The AgorIP (Open IP) Programme provides an Intellectual Property management and Technology Transfer service to academia, University Health Boards, SMEs and industrial collaborators, servicing a pipeline of Intellectual Property exploitation and commercialisation opportunities at various levels of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). AgorIP has identified the need to engage with a range of commercially experienced Mentors and Commercial Leads to work along-side its Team of Technology Transfer Managers (TTMs) and Innovators, taking early stage concepts and developing these into commercialisation opportunities. As a result, Swansea University is procuring the services of a Company/Organisation to serve as its Mentor & Commercial Leads Service Provider.

Renewal: Possible option to extend for a further 6 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-116423
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116423
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVESITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIC INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC382262
    SU27(22) Appointment of a Mentors & Commercial Leads Service Provider (AgorIP) - The AgorIP (Open IP) Programme provides an Intellectual Property management and Technology Transfer service to academia, University Health Boards, SMEs and industrial collaborators, servicing a pipeline of Intellectual Property exploitation and commercialisation opportunities at various levels of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). AgorIP, which is partially funded by the Welsh Government and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is now pan-Wales, running in parallel across the West Wales & the Valleys and East Wales Regions. The AgorIP Programme runs to 30th June 2023. In order to deliver the required outputs from this Programme, AgorIP through Swansea University, requires specialist support from a range of professional service firms. This support will take various forms as set out in the particulars below. AgorIP has identified the need to engage with a range of commercially experienced Mentors and Commercial Leads to work along-side its Team of Technology Transfer Managers (TTMs) and Innovators, taking early stage concepts and developing these into commercialisation opportunities. As a result, Swansea University is procuring the services of a Company/Organisation to serve as its Mentor & Commercial Leads Service Provider.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY399037
    SU27(22) Appointment of a Mentors & Commercial Leads Service Provider (AgorIP) - The AgorIP (Open IP) Programme provides an Intellectual Property management and Technology Transfer service to academia, University Health Boards, SMEs and industrial collaborators, servicing a pipeline of Intellectual Property exploitation and commercialisation opportunities at various levels of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). AgorIP, which is partially funded by the Welsh Government and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is now pan-Wales, running in parallel across the West Wales & the Valleys and East Wales Regions. The AgorIP Programme runs to 30th June 2023. In order to deliver the required outputs from this Programme, AgorIP through Swansea University, requires specialist support from a range of professional service firms. This support will take various forms as set out in the particulars below. AgorIP has identified the need to engage with a range of commercially experienced Mentors and Commercial Leads to work along-side its Team of Technology Transfer Managers (TTMs) and Innovators, taking early stage concepts and developing these into commercialisation opportunities. As a result, Swansea University is procuring the services of a Company/Organisation to serve as its Mentor & Commercial Leads Service Provider.

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