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title: "Pre Market Engagement for Management and Commercialisation of Intellectual Property and Related Advice"
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# Pre Market Engagement for Management and Commercialisation of Intellectual Property and Related Advice

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80b19899-2a2e-4e34-86cc-7f07c9c492f8

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation, through a tender titled "Pre Market Engagement for Management and Commercialisation of Intellectual Property and Related Advice," is seeking a Supplier with proven expertise in business and management consultancy services. The procurement process involves informing the market of the opportunity to support MRC research establishments in intellectual property management, industry partnerships, and skill development. The tender, with a value of £9,000,000 GBP, is currently in the active stage, with the tender period ending on October 13, 2023. The contract period is planned to begin on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2034. The tender is focused on services in the business and management consultancy sector.

This tender provides an opportunity for SMEs with expertise in intellectual property management, industry partnerships, and commercialisation to bid for the contract. Businesses based in the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, UK, and Rest of the World are eligible to compete. The UK Research & Innovation is the buying organisation for this tender, inviting suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities in supporting MRC research establishments. The suitability for SMEs indicates a preference for smaller businesses with specialised expertise in the specified areas. Businesses aiming for growth in the services sector should consider participating in this procurement process.

## Notice

This is a Pre Market Engagement Exercise to inform the market that the Medical Research Council (MRC), as part of UKRI, is seeking to secure a Supplier with proven and specialist expertise that can support MRC research establishments in relation (i) to the identification, management and commercialisation of existing and arising intellectual property, (ii) the creation and maintenance of industry partnerships, and (iii) the development of skills and know-how relating to translation, commercialisation and entrepreneurship. All documents can be accessed at https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Swindon:-Business-and-management-consultancy-and-related-services./N28FQF768S

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d0a1b1-8168-4b9b-a6fc-ae5f9695d20b |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| 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

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2023 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d0a1b1-8168-4b9b-a6fc-ae5f9695d20b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d0a1b1-8168-4b9b-a6fc-ae5f9695d20b
  30th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Business-and-management-consultancy-and-related-services./N28FQF768S
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Swindon:-Business-and-management-consultancy-and-related-services./N28FQF768S

## Provenance

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