--- title: "1819-12-RIO-LW Patent Attorney Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24aa6801-2cf6-4309-89ea-af3644ea7fd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24aa6801-2cf6-4309-89ea-af3644ea7fd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24aa6801-2cf6-4309-89ea-af3644ea7fd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24aa6801-2cf6-4309-89ea-af3644ea7fd1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-05-07" --- # 1819-12-RIO-LW Patent Attorney Services Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24aa6801-2cf6-4309-89ea-af3644ea7fd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24aa6801-2cf6-4309-89ea-af3644ea7fd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24aa6801-2cf6-4309-89ea-af3644ea7fd1.json) ## Summary The procurement process for Patent Attorney Services has been successfully awarded by Sheffield Hallam University, located in Sheffield, England. This contract, valued at £400,000, falls under the industry category of Patent and Copyright Consultancy Services and was conducted through an open procedure. The agreement commenced on 8th April 2019 and is set to conclude on 7th April 2023. The tender was published on 14th January 2019, with the submission deadline having closed on 12th February 2019. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in intellectual property services, especially those that are SMEs. Companies offering expertise in patentability advice, patent application preparation, and intellectual property strategy are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this engagement. The need for timely and knowledgeable support in managing intellectual property portfolios makes this a ripe field for businesses aiming to grow by addressing the needs of research institutions like Sheffield Hallam University. ## Notice The University has appointed a Supplier of Patent Attorney Services capable of dealing with intellectual property matters relating to a broad portfolio of research and development activity. The University aims to grow its research activity and protect arising intellectual property when its exploitation is likely to have commercial value. Maintaining a rational portfolio of registered intellectual property is a priority for the University, meaning that it requires candid, pragmatic advice in relation to initiating applications, strategies for overcoming obstacles and the impact of proposed amendments to applications. Broad competence, clear and effective communication, timely notification of actions due and responsiveness are especially important to the University in its engagement with providers of IP services. The University expects that over the course of the intended Agreement it will principally require the following services: * Advice on patentability, inventorship and freedom to operate * Preparation and filing of patent applications in the UK and abroad * Preparation and submission of documents relating to patent prosecution and provision of advice on the same, including strategy formulation and anticipated outcomes * Preparation and filing of design registrations and trade marks in the UK and abroad * Administration of renewal of registered intellectual property * Advice on infringement of registered intellectual property and action relating to the same * Advice on licensing and assignment of intellectual property * Periodic review of patent portfolio and costs accrued * Estimates of costs relating to any specific action proposed relating to the services * Other services concerning the University's intellectual property such as might be required from time to time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d8f8b7-803c-430a-b322-e4a5079f73f3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | 7 Apr 2019 - 7 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £400,000 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 1WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SYMBIOSIS IP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services ## Release History - 7 May 2019 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d8f8b7-803c-430a-b322-e4a5079f73f3 - 14 Jan 2019 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/693224b4-fcf5-4a95-8bef-f8304cb31ae7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d8f8b7-803c-430a-b322-e4a5079f73f3 7th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/693224b4-fcf5-4a95-8bef-f8304cb31ae7 14th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity Sheffield Hallam University In-Tend site ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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