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title: "PS040 - Contract for STEAMhouse Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Consultancy Support 2018"
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# PS040 - Contract for STEAMhouse Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Consultancy Support 2018

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02e4f7fe-7646-491a-8b4d-1c654c62dee2

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## Summary

Birmingham City University has completed the tender process for the "PS040 - Contract for STEAMhouse Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Consultancy Support 2018" in the Business and Management Consultancy Services industry. This procurement process, conducted under an open procedure, was aimed at providing consultancy support to 30 SMEs, with a total contract value of £30,000. The tender period ended on 30 January 2018, and the contract commenced on 5 March 2018, running until 30 September 2019. The services were primarily intended to be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in intellectual property and commercialisation services, particularly those with experience working with small and medium enterprises. Businesses focused on innovation capture, IP valuation, and portfolio management would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, as they can leverage their expertise to assist clients effectively. Additionally, companies with a strong track record in market assessments and IP licensing are likely to find advantageous openings in this sector, fostering growth and expansion within the competitive landscape of consultancy services.

## Notice

Through this ERDF funded tender, Birmingham City University is seeking to appoint a company to provide IP and Commercialisation Consultancy Support to 30 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as part of the STEAMhouse grants, covering the following areas as appropriate to the needs of the client: o Innovation capture o Commercialisation plans o Market Assessments o IP Valuation o IP Auditing and due diligence o IP Portfolio management advice o IP licensing advice o Patent brokerage and sales o IP advice and guidance STEAMhouse, located in Digbeth, Birmingham, is led by Birmingham City University in partnership with Eastside Projects (a Digbeth based arts organisation) and funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Arts Council England through the Creative Local Growth Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e341d7-8156-4114-a6bc-d7ef32800574 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IP BY DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2018 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e341d7-8156-4114-a6bc-d7ef32800574

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e341d7-8156-4114-a6bc-d7ef32800574
  15th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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