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title: "The Provision of Patent and Trademark Attorney Services"
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# The Provision of Patent and Trademark Attorney Services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61066832-ed70-490a-ac60-2d5fad219086

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of patent and trademark attorney services. This tender, classified under Patent and copyright consultancy services (CPV code 79120000), aims to service multiple locations including the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Didcot, Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an end date of 17th February 2025. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2025 and will end on 31st March 2028. The total contract value is estimated at £3,500,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in patent and trademark services, particularly those that can offer comprehensive consultancy across various geographical regions including the UK and overseas territories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The open procedure used in this tender ensures a more competitive environment, opening the field to any capable business with relevant expertise. Winning this contract could provide substantial business growth potential through a long-term partnership with a prominent public research organisation like UKRI.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation has a requirement for the provision of patent and trademark service. The site addresses for delivery of the services is: a.Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX b.Daresbury Laboratory (DL), Keckwick Ln, Daresbury, Warrington, WA4 4AD c.UK Astonomy Technology Centre (UK ATC), Royal Observatory Edinburgh, Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, EH9 3HJ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de962cd1-ff5c-4c8f-92a6-f572de95b293 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de962cd1-ff5c-4c8f-92a6-f572de95b293

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de962cd1-ff5c-4c8f-92a6-f572de95b293
  14th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Patent-and-copyright-consultancy-services./5F9R2U87P6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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