--- title: "Patent, Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8194788f-69a6-4ca1-ae7c-ebc8a8879dbc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8194788f-69a6-4ca1-ae7c-ebc8a8879dbc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8194788f-69a6-4ca1-ae7c-ebc8a8879dbc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8194788f-69a6-4ca1-ae7c-ebc8a8879dbc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Patent, Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8194788f-69a6-4ca1-ae7c-ebc8a8879dbc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8194788f-69a6-4ca1-ae7c-ebc8a8879dbc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8194788f-69a6-4ca1-ae7c-ebc8a8879dbc.json) ## Summary The University of York is inviting tenders for the provision of Patent, Trademark, and Intellectual Property Rights Services. This procurement falls under the industry category of Patent and Copyright Consultancy Services (CPV 79120000) and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom (postal code YO10 5DD). The tender process is in the 'active' stage with an open procurement method, requiring submissions by 24th March 2025 at 12:00 PM GMT. The contract period is scheduled to start on 19th May 2025 and will run until 18th May 2028. This tender seeks experienced patent attorney firms for services related to four specialist areas: life sciences, physics and engineering, chemistry and materials science, computer science, and IT, divided into four separate lots. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for patent attorney firms, particularly those specialising in specific fields of intellectual property related to research and development. Firms can bid for one or multiple lots, presenting flexibility based on their expertise and capacity. This contract opportunity is suitable for well-established firms with experience in dealing with complex intellectual property matters, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive services across the four designated areas. Given the open nature and the high-value threshold of the procurement, it provides a competitive platform for businesses to secure a long-term engagement with a reputable academic institution like the University of York, potentially enhancing their portfolio and market standing. ## Notice The University of York is pleased to invite tenders for the provision of Patent, Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights Services. We are seeking bids from experienced patent attorney firms, capable of dealing with intellectual property matters relating to research and development activity across four different specialist areas: life sciences, physics and engineering, chemistry and materials science, computer science and IT. The tender is therefore divided into four separate Lots to enable specialist firms to bid as appropriate: Lot 1 - Life Sciences; Lot 2 - Physics and Engineering; Lot 3 - Chemistry and Materials Science; Lot 4 - Computer Science and IT. Tenders may be submitted for a single Lot or multiple Lots dependent upon capability. Please download the tender pack on In-Tend for further details of the minimum services required and eligibility criteria. Additional information: All information regarding this requirement is available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Tenders/Current. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d349da6b-0a1d-462e-aa7a-de770343488e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 May 2025 - 18 May 2028 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF YORK | | Locality | NORTH YORKSHIRE | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO10 5DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Hull Road | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 12:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d349da6b-0a1d-462e-aa7a-de770343488e - 21 Feb 2025 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d349da6b-0a1d-462e-aa7a-de770343488e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d349da6b-0a1d-462e-aa7a-de770343488e 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.york.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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