The Provision of Intellectual Property Rights Services

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Notice Title

The Provision of Intellectual Property Rights Services

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde requires Intellectual Property Services to support the IP & Commercialisation team's management of the University IP Portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires efficient sourcing of IPR Services, assisting to deliver a high-quality IP portfolio while also maximising the return on investments in IPR. The University will use the IPR Services to assist them to: - Further enhance the quality of their marketable IP portfolio - Maximise the usage of their IPRs internationally - Utilise professional expertise to leverage their own knowledge & experience - Obtain a fair return to the University in return for making their IP available for license - Meet sponsor obligations & expectations regarding exploitation of sponsored research - Operate an IP quality management process. Please note, the contract value is estimated and spend shall be subject to fluctuation based on University of Strathclyde requirements. The University provides no guarantee of volume and value.

Procurement Information

This procurement was conducted as a mini-competition via the APUC Intellectual Property Rights (PFB1034 AP) Framework Agreement, Lot 1 - IP Protection Services.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834096
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561155
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

79100000 - Legal services

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £2,267,350 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 23 Jul 20262 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: MARKS & CLERK

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561155
The Provision of Intellectual Property Rights Services - The University of Strathclyde requires Intellectual Property Services to support the IP & Commercialisation team's management of the University IP Portfolio.

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