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title: "STN Search Tool"
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# STN Search Tool

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adf83371-787a-40ce-81c3-4a39558857a6

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has awarded a contract titled "STN Search Tool" for providing database services, specifically centred around the renewal of its Patent Search Tool Subscription, with a total value of £757,500. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 72320000, was initiated as a single tender action and is currently in the Award stage. The contract commenced on 1 January 2022 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2024. The delivery will take place at the IPO’s location in Newport, Wales, with the tender period having ended on 31 December 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in database services, particularly those with the capacity to deliver digital solutions related to intellectual property. Companies equipped with advanced technology and expertise in patent search tools would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Additionally, businesses looking to collaborate with government agencies or enhance their service offerings in the public sector might find this information valuable for strategic growth and partnership opportunities.

## Notice

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has renewed it's Patent Search Tool Subscription for STNext taking up a 3 year deal. This contract is in Euros.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee7a8003-2906-499d-9013-1e86666062b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £757,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £757,500 |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STN INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2022 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee7a8003-2906-499d-9013-1e86666062b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee7a8003-2906-499d-9013-1e86666062b5
  24th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000csCm/AqcglMUaqp11xzfwIGxjhQ_5S3aGSD2IUQxzJOv8dsc
  20200124-C2065 STN Search tools-OSC Redacted

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