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title: "Provision for external intellectual property"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
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# Provision for external intellectual property

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ca678d6-1933-4548-a41a-841b45d558cb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision for external intellectual property" contract is led by the University of the West Of England. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on patent and copyright consultancy, and took place in Bristol, England. The procurement method was an open procedure that attracted bids until the tender period closed on 7 December 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £58,000, commenced on 8 December 2017 and concluded on 31 July 2018.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for firms specialising in intellectual property services, particularly those with expertise in patent and trademark consultancy. Businesses with a strong background in legal and advisory services related to intellectual property would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. The completion of this contract could open avenues for future collaboration with educational institutions and enhance firms' credibility in the IP consultancy space.

## Notice

Provision of external intellectual property (patent and trademark) advice and services for the Boar Taint Sensor projectuntil 31 July 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b30ede2-9db4-42e7-82f6-82171860e6fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WITHERS & ROGERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2018 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b30ede2-9db4-42e7-82f6-82171860e6fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b30ede2-9db4-42e7-82f6-82171860e6fa
  12th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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