--- title: "HEA003 Intellectual Property Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-124908ca-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-124908ca-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-124908ca-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-124908ca-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEUPC LTD" published: "2016-11-18" --- # HEA003 Intellectual Property Services Buyer: NEUPC LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-124908ca-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-124908ca-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-124908ca-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The tender for "HEA003 Intellectual Property Services" has been issued by NEUPC Ltd, a contracting authority located at York Science Park, Heslington, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the industry category of copyright consultancy services and is currently in the Tender stage. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 5 January 2016. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, allowing any interested suppliers to participate. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 February 2016 and will run until 31 January 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in intellectual property services, including consultancy, registration, and trademark maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal and IP consultancy fields, as well as firms experienced in brand protection and IP rights enforcement, would be well-equipped to compete for this contract. With the HEA looking for comprehensive support, businesses that can demonstrate a robust portfolio and previous experience in the education sector will have a competitive advantage. ## Notice The HEA requires assistance from suppliers to provide a full Intellectual Property service. The HEA is purchasing the service in order to provide brand protection, exploitation of the HEA's IP as well as enforcement of IP rights against infringement. The HEA may require assistance in defending any allegations of IP infringement. The HEA is looking for the Supplier to provide the following services: 1. Registration of the new HEA logo in 3 classes. - The Supplier is expected to provide advice on potential registration of the HEA logo, words and logo/words combined in varying colour combinations. - The Supplier will provide advice on whether the HEA would benefit from protection in other classes. 2. Registration of the new HEA logo: - UK as a base application; - CTM and countries in the Madrid Protocol (Australia, New Zealand, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, China, Egypt, Israel, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Oman, Russia, Singapore, Tunisia, Turkey, USA, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, European Commission) - National Applications (Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Malaysia, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, South Africa, Thailand). - Advice on benefits and registration in further countries as and when required. 3. Maintenance and renewal of existing registered trademarks (x2 previous HEA logos and HEAR logo) 4. Reviewing, reporting and dealing with objections with TM applications. 5. Development of a copyright strategy. 6. Assistance with IP licence agreements. 7. Internet and Domain Name reporting. 8. Trademark Watching Service. 9. Dealing with disputes (enforcement and defence). 10. Provide a due diligence service on new product development and potential for IP protection/infringement. 11. Provision of a case study for services to a client within the HE sector to demonstrate experience. 12. Online client access to TM portfolio and relevant documents. 13. Regular reporting and updates. Additional information: The tender process is being conducted electronically via the NEUPC In-tend electronic tendering portal accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/neupc/aspx/Home All correspondence, including questions and answers, tender responses and any supporting documentation must be submitted via this system. Postal or email correspondence will not be accepted unless explicitly agreed by HEA. All tender responses and any supporting documentation must be submitted through this system. Tenders submitted by means other than In-tend will not be accepted. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/neupc/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b42ba31f-bed1-4613-a4a3-f36a2d90e6c3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2016 - 31 Jan 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEUPC LTD | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO10 5BR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Hull Road | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79121000 - Copyright consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b42ba31f-bed1-4613-a4a3-f36a2d90e6c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b42ba31f-bed1-4613-a4a3-f36a2d90e6c3 2nd December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/neupc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/neupc/aspx/Home - https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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