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title: "Provision of Legal Services Review into SEP Litigation Strategies"
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# Provision of Legal Services Review into SEP Litigation Strategies

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84000a6c-8f81-44fe-81db-97ffc5ea26e2

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office in Newport has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services Review into SEP Litigation Strategies," focused on legal services under the CPV code 79100000. The tender, valued at £20,000 GBP, entails obtaining expert legal advice on Standards Essential Patents from an external firm. The procurement was in the award stage with key deadlines including the contract period from 25th February 2025 to 24th February 2026. The awarded contract was announced on 25th March 2025. The procurement method used was detailed as "Other - ".

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms with specialist knowledge in patent litigation to collaborate with a prominent government body. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such contracts, especially those offering niche legal expertise. Partnering in such projects can help firms to enhance their reputations, broaden their client base, and secure steady revenue streams. The location in Newport also provides regional businesses with a competitive advantage.

## Notice

Legal advice from an external legal firm with expert knowledge/experience in a specific topic (Standards Essential Patents).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc591891-94c5-456f-a8ac-26612dfe28da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc591891-94c5-456f-a8ac-26612dfe28da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc591891-94c5-456f-a8ac-26612dfe28da
  17th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0aefb5d-dca8-4ce9-84c0-85e53b787c40
  C3719 Order Form - SEPs_REDACTED

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