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title: "P194 - Patent & Design Protection"
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buyer: "SPARKFUND"
published: "2021-03-05"
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# P194 - Patent & Design Protection

Buyer: SPARKFUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d39199b6-1010-49bd-a3a7-c768edf27cc2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves SparkFund, a buyer located in Hull, England, seeking to appoint a single supplier for Patent and Design Protection services under the title "P194 - Patent & Design Protection." The tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on patent and copyright consultancy. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for tender submission set for 19th March 2021. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2021 and run until 31st July 2021, and the method of procurement is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in patent and copyright consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in drafting patents and handling filing processes would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By successfully securing this tender, suppliers can not only expand their client base but also establish a long-term partnership with SparkFund, which could lead to further procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

A SparkFund Business is seeking to appoint a suitable single supplier for to support with Patent & Design Protection. This opportunity is specifically to support drafting of potential patent(s) and services in relation to preparation & filing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42efaa8-7479-49b9-b424-9810033e1d5c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SPARKFUND |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU6 7RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42efaa8-7479-49b9-b424-9810033e1d5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42efaa8-7479-49b9-b424-9810033e1d5c
  5th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR161518
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spark-fund.co.uk

## Provenance

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