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title: "Provision of Research into the Cost of IP infringement"
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# Provision of Research into the Cost of IP infringement

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-383bc062-7a42-4529-8a23-a7601048349d

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of Research into the Cost of IP Infringement" under the industry category of Economic Research Services (CPV: 79311400). This selective procurement adopted a restricted procedure and included collaboration with industry professionals and academics to generate pivotal data and insights into IP's role in the UK economy. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract set to commence on 22nd October 2024 and conclude by 8th August 2025. The total contract value is £99,600, and it is located in Newport, United Kingdom (Postal Code: NP10 8QQ). The tender period concluded on 10th September 2024. Frontier Economics Limited has been awarded an active contract as the selected supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research services, particularly those with expertise in intellectual property issues and infringement strategies. It offers a platform to engage in high-impact research projects that contribute significantly to UK economic policies concerning IP. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, enhancing their chances to secure impactful government contracts and bolster their contributions to significant national research initiatives. This contract not only provides immediate financial benefits but also boosts the business's profile and credibility within the public and private sectors.

## Notice

This contract is for the IPO to work with industry professionals and academics to generate data and understanding surrounding IPs wider role in the UK economy, to support our infringement strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c7afd79-193b-474d-b2e2-84ec33ff5721 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2024 - 8 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,400 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 07:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c7afd79-193b-474d-b2e2-84ec33ff5721

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c7afd79-193b-474d-b2e2-84ec33ff5721
  15th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1f95ad8-d521-4322-9c47-20b9290638b5
  C3583 Public Sector Short_Form_Contract_v1.4 Final REDACTED

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