This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jul 2022 at 01:00

Tender

06 Sep 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews is currently at the award stage of the procurement process for "Entrepreneurial St Andrews Unit: IP Renewal Services". This tender, initiated through an open procedure, seeks comprehensive intellectual property renewal services, covering patents, trademarks, and registered designs primarily in the EU, US, and other specified countries. The contract, valued at £25,000, was signed on 22nd February 2022, and is set for an initial duration of three years with the possibility of two one-year extensions based on performance. The procurement process is located in Guardbridge, UK, and is classified under the services industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in legal and consulting services, particularly those specialising in intellectual property management. Companies with expertise in patent law, trademark registration, and design rights, especially those that can offer services across international jurisdictions like the EU, US, and Asia, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this tender. Participation in this procurement can help grow their business by enhancing visibility in the educational sector and building long-term relationships with the University of St Andrews.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Entrepreneurial St Andrews Unit: IP Renewal Services

Notice Description

USTAN is seeking a full IP renewal service including: - Patents, primarily EU countries, US, China, India, Japan and Australia. - Trademarks, primarily EU, UK and WIPO. - Registered designs, primarily EU and UK. - Abandoning granted IP rights Also, of interest would be services to include: - Restoration service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Entrepreneurial St Andrews Unit (ESA) at the University of St Andrews is seeking to enhance activity through the award of a contract for IP Renewal Services. The purpose of this procurement exercise is to achieve best value for money for the provision of the services detailed. Contract Term: The contract shall be for an initial period of 3 years from date of commencement, with provision for further 2 x 12 months extension subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. University of St Andrews is seeking a full IP renewal service including: - Patents, primarily EU countries, US, China, India, Japan and Australia. - Trademarks, primarily EU, UK and WIPO. - Registered designs, primarily EU and UK. - Abandoning granted IP rights Also, of interest would be services to include: - Restoration service Please see ITT Documents for full details.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Renewal: Provision for 2 x 12 month extensions subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000654014
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454202
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

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
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20224 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
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IP Pragmatics Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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