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title: "AI - Patents"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c400eb78-b6ab-42d7-98e6-0fcf31a65da6"
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# AI - Patents

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c400eb78-b6ab-42d7-98e6-0fcf31a65da6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "AI - Patents" was conducted by the Intellectual Property Office, focusing on research services in the field of artificial intelligence. This tender was completed with a total value of £88,220, and the contract period ran from 14 January 2019 to 30 November 2019. It was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold. The procurement stage is marked as "Award," and the tender period ended on 5 December 2018, with the award date being 24 January 2019. The work was to be performed in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those with a focus on artificial intelligence and technology services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement process was open to them. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in innovative AI solutions could leverage this type of public contract to enhance their profiles and expand their market reach, laying the groundwork for future collaborations within the research sector.

## Notice

Research - artificial intelligence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672696bb-fd87-4f3b-b370-2ab13b3c0981 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,220 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,220 |
| 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 | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2019 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672696bb-fd87-4f3b-b370-2ab13b3c0981

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672696bb-fd87-4f3b-b370-2ab13b3c0981
  8th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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