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title: "Review of Tribunal process"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2021-05-18"
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# Review of Tribunal process

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ce9772e-4056-4953-9fec-c633dc7e5adf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Review of Tribunal process" was initiated by the Intellectual Property Office, aiming to conduct an impartial review of its tribunal functions concerning trade marks, designs, and patents. This contract is classified under services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations, with a total value of £20,000. The procurement took place in the Newport region of the United Kingdom and followed a direct procurement method as a single tender action below threshold. The contract period is set from 1st March 2021 to 31st May 2021, while the tender period concluded on 1st February 2021.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and review services within the intellectual property sector. Companies with expertise in legal frameworks, evaluation, and process improvement would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar contracts. The ability to provide impartial and expert analysis can enhance business growth by leveraging such targeted procurement opportunities within public sector contracting processes.

## Notice

External, impartial Review of IPO Tribunals function covering trade marks, designs and patents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18366970-2ee0-460e-8028-6a70c8889424 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROBIN JACOB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 18 May 2021 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18366970-2ee0-460e-8028-6a70c8889424

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18366970-2ee0-460e-8028-6a70c8889424
  18th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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