--- title: "Publishing & Printing of the Report of Patent, Design & Trademark Cases (RPC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59a00802-93d1-4117-be34-d0d315ea0c96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59a00802-93d1-4117-be34-d0d315ea0c96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59a00802-93d1-4117-be34-d0d315ea0c96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59a00802-93d1-4117-be34-d0d315ea0c96.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE" published: "2022-02-02" --- # Publishing & Printing of the Report of Patent, Design & Trademark Cases (RPC) Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59a00802-93d1-4117-be34-d0d315ea0c96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59a00802-93d1-4117-be34-d0d315ea0c96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59a00802-93d1-4117-be34-d0d315ea0c96.json) ## Summary The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is currently in the planning stage for the tender titled "Publishing & Printing of the Report of Patent, Design & Trademark Cases (RPC)." This procurement is focused on the provision of publishing and print services, aiming to produce the RPCs, which are significant law reports related to Intellectual Property Law. The engagement end date for this opportunity is set for 25th February 2022. The project has an estimated value of £500,000 and falls within the services category, specifically under printed matter and related products. The delivery is expected to take place in Newport, Wales, with involvement from various regions across the United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in publishing and printing, particularly those with capabilities in producing printed books, brochures, and delivering extensive subscription services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may offer innovative approaches to the publication process, which includes printing, binding, and efficient distribution. Companies that can efficiently manage and deliver high-quality printed materials will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Intellectual Property office (IPO) is conducting Early Market Engagement (Engagement) for the provision of publishing and print services relating to Reports of Patent, Design and Trade Mark Case Law reports (RPCs). The RPCs are a leading set of law reports focussing on Intellectual Property Law, with a broad readership within the IP community both within the UK and worldwide. It is envisaged that the publication process will include all production aspects, i.e. paper, printing, binding and efficient distribution and delivery to subscribers. The purpose of the Engagement is to provide the market with the opportunity to influence the potential structure of the proposed tender process. This PIN does not constitute a 'call for competition'. Suppliers who wish to register their interest and return a completed questionnaire will need to register on the e-procurement system, Atamis, available on the following link: https://ipo-procurement.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=projects&uid=a074J00000JQSn9QAH&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261efa9d-ec2c-4301-be30-3fa7f8f0d368 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services - 79980000 - Subscription services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2022 at 16:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261efa9d-ec2c-4301-be30-3fa7f8f0d368 - 2 Feb 2022 at 16:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2db50a-99c4-4a1e-af48-c4298d26cbb5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261efa9d-ec2c-4301-be30-3fa7f8f0d368 2nd February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2db50a-99c4-4a1e-af48-c4298d26cbb5 2nd February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000cscp/Pxjps08p5Icz5peqfFaKiLPl_XjEMeRLSi8h4rvrurs IPO Early Market Engagement Questions - https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000csTA/aLR.J2jXo_1aZUUBGeoMoKRzGrXOZ90KydSl_lyoLc8 IPO Early Market Engagement ## Notice URLs - https://ipo-procurement.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=projects&uid=a074J00000JQSn9QAH&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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