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title: "Legal Patents"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6599b325-db23-4725-a1f8-1b9ff1c238f2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2019-06-25"
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# Legal Patents

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6599b325-db23-4725-a1f8-1b9ff1c238f2

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Legal Patents" was conducted by the University Of The West Of England, focusing on the provision of legal services within the patent field. This tender was initiated to cover patent filings and prosecution costs for 11 existing patent families and had a total value of £60,000. The procurement method used was designated as "Other - SAW". The tender period ended on 29 March 2019, while the contract period commenced on 30 March 2019 and extends until 31 August 2019. The location of the buyer is Bristol, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in patent law. Competing in this procurement may allow firms to expand their portfolios, engage in international legal matters, and build relationships with major educational institutions like the University Of The West Of England. Companies well-suited for this tender would ideally have proven experience in patent prosecution and a strong understanding of both national and international patent regulations.

## Notice

Patent filings and patent prosecution costs until August 19. This is for 11 existing patent families which are at various stages in national and international prosecution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c782d31-7a47-4107-9701-db7868a6d634 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - SAW |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WITHERS & ROGERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2019 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c782d31-7a47-4107-9701-db7868a6d634

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c782d31-7a47-4107-9701-db7868a6d634
  25th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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