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title: "Contract for the Provision of Patent Attorney Services for University of Birmingham Enterprise Limited"
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# Contract for the Provision of Patent Attorney Services for University of Birmingham Enterprise Limited

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d289cd75-34df-481b-b925-b703003ff4b8

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the provision of Patent Attorney Services, specifically extending an existing Framework Agreement for an additional year, identified by contract reference SC8743/20. This procurement, valued at £35,000, falls within the services industry category of patent and copyright consultancy, with a contract period running from 13th November 2020 to 13th November 2021. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the award notice was published on 5th January 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for companies that specialise in patent and copyright consultancy services to engage with a prestigious institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular may find this an attractive opportunity, as the procurement is designated to be suitable for them. Businesses that can provide expertise in intellectual property matters and are familiar with university frameworks will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the educational sector.

## Notice

In relation to University of Birmingham Contract Reference FRAM232/10/W&R. The University of Birmingham wishes to rename and extend the Framework Agreement for the provision of Patent Attorney Services currently in place with the above named Company for a period of one (1) year - new reference SC8743/20

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f02bd074-63e6-4a9c-b0fd-5dc131f3bc35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2020 - 13 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WITHERS & ROGERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2021 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f02bd074-63e6-4a9c-b0fd-5dc131f3bc35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f02bd074-63e6-4a9c-b0fd-5dc131f3bc35
  5th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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