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title: "Intellectual Property Services for Lancaster University."
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY"
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# Intellectual Property Services for Lancaster University.

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ab7e472-edf2-4869-93cd-095df8c38e92

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## Summary

Lancaster University is seeking intellectual property services through a tender process. The services involve the drafting, filing, and prosecution of its patent portfolio. The contract period starts on August 1, 2023, and ends on July 31, 2027. The tender, valued at £150,000 GBP, has a deadline for submission of bids on February 22, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the opportunity is in the services category. The location for service delivery is in Lancaster, United Kingdom.

This tender by Lancaster University presents an opportunity for professional services agencies specialised in patent and copyright consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses must register on the Lancaster University e-tendering system to participate. The tender aligns with the university's need to manage its intellectual property portfolio effectively, creating potential for long-term collaboration and business growth.

## Notice

Research Services: IP team at Lancaster University are seeking to appoint one or more professional services agencies to act on its behalf in the drafting, filing, prosecution and also potentially the renewal of it's IP portfolio. This includes but is not limited to its patent portfolio of approximately 35 patent families comprising some 85 active patents, and a small number of registered designs and trademarks. Please note, some elements of the scope of works may be split out, e.g. patent renewals (for granted/registered IP) and retained in-house. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d77ed59-2907-47f6-92bf-bd9501ffb40d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2023 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d77ed59-2907-47f6-92bf-bd9501ffb40d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d77ed59-2907-47f6-92bf-bd9501ffb40d
  23rd January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/

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