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title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Intellectual Property (IP) Services for Smart Concept Fund"
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# Framework Agreement for the provision of Intellectual Property (IP) Services for Smart Concept Fund

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-255d711b-3ef4-447f-8443-1b2d691a1c47

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited is seeking qualified suppliers for a Framework Agreement aimed at providing Intellectual Property (IP) Services for the Smart Concept Fund project. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK. Currently in the Award stage, the tender has a maximum budget of £52,000, including VAT, for services such as design modelling and IP protection. The contract period spans from 8th January 2018 to 31st March 2020, with an optional extension based on the continuation of the Smart Concept Fund project. Suppliers submitted their tenders by the deadline of 12 noon on 15th November 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in legal services and business consultancy. With grants available to SME's in specific local enterprise partnership areas, businesses capable of delivering high-quality IP services and demonstrating a minimum turnover of £100,000 are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms able to meet insurance requirements and provide innovative solutions for the commercialisation of new technologies will find this contract particularly advantageous.

## Notice

The University of Wolverhampton wishes to establish a Framework for the provision of Intellectual Property (IP) Services and is seeking the provision via an Invitation to Tender from suitably qualified Suppliers. The University is contracted to deliver the Smart Concept Fund project which offers grants of up to PS30,000 to Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME's) in the Black Country, the Marches and Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) areas. The grant can be used to support the commercialisation of new technologies and proof of concept to support SME's to introduce new products to their firm and to market. Work could include, design modelling, protection of IP, user trials and prototyping. The project is part-funded by European Regional Development Fund 2014-2020 under Investment Priority 1b: Promoting business investment in research and innovation. The budget for the provision of Intellectual Property Services has been set at a maximum of PS52,000 including VAT, this includes all associated costs. Applicants must have a minimum annual turnover of PS100,000, a credit safe score of >=30, and hold or commit to obtain prior to the start of the Contract, the required Insurance levels stipulated below; PS1m Public Liability Insurance PS1m Professional Indemnity PS5m Employer's Liability Insurance The contract period will be two (2) years and four (4) months commencing December 2017 with an optional extension if the Smart Concept Fund project is extended by the funder. The contract will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender, dependant on Quality & Price against a pre agreed set of evaluation criteria as stated in the Tender documents The tender documents have been published and can be viewed on The University of Wolverhampton Procurement portal using the following link; www.wlv.bravosolution.co.uk you need to register your company to be able to download the relevant documentation. The deadline for returns is 12noon 15th November 2017; however please note the closing date for any clarifications is 13th November 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/523642e9-420a-4e04-b8c1-869c4bc7a3f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BARKER BRETTELL; HGF; SWINDELL & PEARSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2018 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/523642e9-420a-4e04-b8c1-869c4bc7a3f6
- 11 Oct 2017 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b18ade3-c5d4-4d03-9c95-59f3eb4cddd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/523642e9-420a-4e04-b8c1-869c4bc7a3f6
  9th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b18ade3-c5d4-4d03-9c95-59f3eb4cddd3
  11th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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