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title: "Operational Restructuring of the National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) Phase II - Patent administration tool"
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# Operational Restructuring of the National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) Phase II - Patent administration tool

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb9b8c5d-86d5-49eb-9643-6c0854546224

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting a public procurement process for the "Operational Restructuring of the National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) Phase II - Patent administration tool." This procurement falls under the category of repair and maintenance services and is located in the United Kingdom. It is currently at the Tender stage, which commenced on 3rd June 2019 and will close on 3rd July 2019. The value of the contract is estimated at £160,000 and the contract period is set to start on 29th July 2019, concluding by 31st January 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, applicable for tenders above the specified threshold.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the public sector. Companies with experience in providing administrative tools or services related to intellectual property management, as well as those capable of collaborating in complex restructuring projects, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office can open avenues for future projects within the public sector, thereby facilitating business growth in this specialised field.

## Notice

Operational Restructuring of the National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) Phase II - Patent administration tool. All tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to project_2539/itt_3068.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3006a0c9-7675-4802-98c5-b45fc1513ce4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2019 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3006a0c9-7675-4802-98c5-b45fc1513ce4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3006a0c9-7675-4802-98c5-b45fc1513ce4
  3rd June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office

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