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title: "Patents Legal Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0610e10b-334d-41d5-ba21-e26646723c04"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
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# Patents Legal Support

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0610e10b-334d-41d5-ba21-e26646723c04

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office has awarded a contract for "Patents Legal Support," providing legal services to support intellectual property (IP) matters. Located in Newport, Wales, this contract falls under the legal services industry category (CPV Code: 79100000). The procurement process was conducted via a selective method, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £50,000 and commenced on 24th May 2021, with an end date set for 31st December 2021. The contract award was officially announced on 21st May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in intellectual property law. Companies that can demonstrate a robust understanding of IP regulations and have experience in providing legal support to similar governmental organisations would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement processes. Engaging with the Intellectual Property Office could lead to long-term partnerships, helping to expand business capabilities and increase visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

Legal services to support IP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8becfa7b-d5f4-4346-bd67-9df1d208a766 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 May 2021 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8becfa7b-d5f4-4346-bd67-9df1d208a766

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8becfa7b-d5f4-4346-bd67-9df1d208a766
  25th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000cS1b/CB_zXupXrBt8ohRsK0Gn8kHnl6LZOOzA_v9MJkQOKM8
  2021_05_21_PO-3007504_S02456_Redacted
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000cS1g/vKesZylRf5aMPANZ9TZNNdt3P8t4zEZhnn5ne8GnYSo
  RM3786-Call-off-order-form-signed_Redacted

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