Planning

Provision of Patent Renewal Services

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

15 May 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, a central purchasing body located in Glasgow, is in the planning stage of a procurement process involving the provision of patent renewal services. This opportunity has been initiated as a tender with the procurement process currently tagged as 'planned'. The objective is to handle approximately 300 active patent cases, requiring around 120 renewals annually across 32 countries. The opportunity falls under the education industry, with a specific focus on services related to patent renewal. Businesses are invited to download and complete a questionnaire by 20 May 2025. A future notice regarding this tender will be released on 21 May 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £400,000 GBP, which is a substantial opportunity for service providers in this field.

The tender offers a significant business growth opportunity for companies that specialise in legal and administrative services for intellectual property management. Firms that can provide a user-friendly, cost-effective interface or portal for ongoing patent and trademark status management will find this tender particularly appealing. Additionally, businesses experienced in servicing educational institutions or those seeking to expand their service offerings in the UK, especially in handling large-scale international patent portfolios, will be well-suited to compete. The University seeks a sole supplier, indicating a preference for streamlined service provision, which could pave the way for a long-term partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Patent Renewal Services

Notice Description

The University administers around 300 active patent cases, including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in around 32 Counties. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis with an estimated 120 renewals required annually. The University requires a supplier that can do this competently; has an interface/portal that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. The portal will provide a platform for the University to gain information on the status of their current patents and trademarks and will be updated regularly by the supplier according to the status of the renewal. A sole supplier is required to provide this renewals service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University administers around 300 active patent cases, including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in around 32 Counties. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis with an estimated 120 renewals required annually. The University requires a supplier that can do this competently; has an interface/portal that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. The portal will provide a platform for the University to gain information on the status of their current patents and trademarks and will be updated regularly by the supplier according to the status of the renewal. A sole supplier is required to provide this renewals service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797639
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530363
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kenneth Carlin, Category Manager
Contact Email
kenneth.carlin@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530363
    Provision of Patent Renewal Services - The University administers around 300 active patent cases, including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in around 32 Counties. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis with an estimated 120 renewals required annually. The University requires a supplier that can do this competently; has an interface/portal that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. The portal will provide a platform for the University to gain information on the status of their current patents and trademarks and will be updated regularly by the supplier according to the status of the renewal. A sole supplier is required to provide this renewals service.

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