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title: "UK Research and Innovation : Science and Technology Facilities Council Provision of Intellectual Property"
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# UK Research and Innovation : Science and Technology Facilities Council Provision of Intellectual Property

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38934829-a2a6-4063-a77a-b193a8f07c9f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation seeking services for the "Provision of Intellectual Property" for the UK Research and Innovation: Science and Technology Facilities Council. This contract falls within the legal services category, with a total value of £40,000. The procurement method employed was a single tender action, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, which has reached the award stage. The contract period commenced on 1 August 2019 and concluded on 31 March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialize in legal services, particularly those that can provide Intellectual Property solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as they may find a competitive advantage in this area. This contract could facilitate growth for firms with a focus on tailored IP services and support the continuity of services in research and innovation sectors across various regions, including the UK and British overseas territories.

## Notice

*****This is not a call for competition***** This requirement has been procured as a Single Source Action under Regulation 32 - Use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication (9 - 11 and 12) to ensure continuity of services whilst procuring new Intellectual Property (IP) Services (UK SBS CS19272 / OJEU Reference 2019 - 119266)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f42a56be-304e-4d1b-8554-b36ead69a9c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HGF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2020 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f42a56be-304e-4d1b-8554-b36ead69a9c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f42a56be-304e-4d1b-8554-b36ead69a9c1
  17th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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