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title: "Intellectual Property Rights Services Framework"
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buyer: "NORTH EASTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (NEUPC)"
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# Intellectual Property Rights Services Framework

Buyer: NORTH EASTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (NEUPC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bc2e9fc-190f-4b3e-b85e-72e1ba7bccbd

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## Summary

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) is currently seeking bids for the "Intellectual Property Rights Services Framework" under an open procurement method. This tender falls within the legal services category and is intended for delivery across the UK and beyond, including European territories. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10 May 2018 and the contract beginning on 30 June 2018, running until 31 March 2021. The tender notice was published on 1 April 2018, informing potential suppliers about the legal services required for intellectual property rights, such as advice on patents and trademarks.

This framework presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services related to intellectual property. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender is designed to include them in the bidding process. The successful supplier will support various projects, including those funded by European Union programmes, thereby enhancing business growth and collaboration opportunities within the intellectual property sector.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Additional Information Instead of: . Read: This framework may be used in connection with European Research funding including but not limited to ERDF & ESIF Other additional information: The framework agreement will be made available for use by members of the consortia regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This framework may be used by the institutions to make purchases on projects that are fully or part-funded by European Union funds or Programs including but not limited to: 1. European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; 2. European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) NEUPC is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Intellectual Property Rights Services, which are defined as Legal advice, guidance, pre-filing of searches, development of protection strategy, and licensing and registration services on all matters relating to the creation, development and protection of patents, trademarks, copyright, design rights and trade secrets, and intellectual property rights. It does not include commercialisation and design exploitation services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1eebfbb-8ef0-449d-91d1-9a936a1495e8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTH EASTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (NEUPC) |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2018 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1eebfbb-8ef0-449d-91d1-9a936a1495e8
- 1 Apr 2018 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1eebfbb-8ef0-449d-91d1-9a936a1495e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1eebfbb-8ef0-449d-91d1-9a936a1495e8
  8th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=304373369
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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