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title: "COPS Patent system support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-42c2f9d1-ec78-41ab-94ae-b90b8cdad9c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-04-05"
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# COPS Patent system support

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42c2f9d1-ec78-41ab-94ae-b90b8cdad9c6

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office has awarded a contract for "COPS Patent system support" to MS MODERNISATION SERVICES UK, LTD t/a Advanced. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold). The contract value is £180,180 GBP, with a contract period from 1st November 2023 to 30th April 2025. The tender closed on 14th August 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and businesses providing technical support services. Companies with expertise in supporting patent systems may find this tender particularly relevant. The location for service delivery includes various regions, such as the United Kingdom, European countries, and the rest of the world. Businesses interested in supporting intellectual property services should consider exploring this contract for potential growth.

## Notice

Support & Maintenance for COPS Patent System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c30d1e-6124-498f-baab-295a32931c5e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,180 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,180 |
| 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 | MS MODERNISATION SERVICES UK, LTD T/A ADVANCED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2024 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c30d1e-6124-498f-baab-295a32931c5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c30d1e-6124-498f-baab-295a32931c5e
  5th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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