--- title: "Provision of Patent Attorney Service on behalf of Loughborough University and the University of Birmingham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2145a2d-5b03-4d56-83bb-9c5913969c98" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2145a2d-5b03-4d56-83bb-9c5913969c98" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2145a2d-5b03-4d56-83bb-9c5913969c98.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2145a2d-5b03-4d56-83bb-9c5913969c98.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2021-06-11" --- # Provision of Patent Attorney Service on behalf of Loughborough University and the University of Birmingham Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2145a2d-5b03-4d56-83bb-9c5913969c98 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2145a2d-5b03-4d56-83bb-9c5913969c98) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2145a2d-5b03-4d56-83bb-9c5913969c98.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is seeking service providers for the "Provision of Patent Attorney Service" through a selective procurement process, currently in the Tender stage. This process aims to establish contracts for the drafting, filing, and prosecution of new patent applications for both Loughborough University and the University of Birmingham. The tender period ends on 13 September 2021, and the awarded contracts are expected to commence on 3 November 2021, lasting for an initial period of four years with the possibility of three annual extensions. The project falls under the legal services industry category, with potential funding from European development funds. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in patent and copyright consultancy services, legal representation, and related legal documentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender particularly suited for their capabilities, enabling them to contribute to the technology transfer activities facilitated by the University of Birmingham Enterprise Ltd. Engaging in this contract could bolster their portfolio and expand their client base within the academic and research sectors. ## Notice Background to Tender Exercise Loughborough University and the University of Birmingham have decided to review their present arrangements for the provision of Patent Attorney services based on criteria as detailed in this Invitation to Tender document. The purpose and primary objective of this Tender process is therefore to appoint providers of these Patent Attorney services for drafting, filing and prosecution of new patent applications. Existing patent cases will stay with those patent attorney firms currently handling the work. The University of Birmingham are acting as the lead University ('The University') during this tender process. Reference to the Universities in this document will mean University of Birmingham and Loughborough University. On award of Contracts each University will be responsible for the management of its own Contract, however Contract management reviews may be done as a collaborative process.University of Birmingham Enterprise Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of Birmingham and undertakes all of the University's technology transfer activities. University of Birmingham Enterprise Ltd will be the party issuing purchase orders and all instructions relating to University of Birmingham work placed under the tender and the University of Birmingham is undertaking this tender process on behalf of University of Birmingham Enterprise Ltd. Each University shall award separate Contracts under the Framework. However, the Universities do wish to benefit from economies of scale (discounts) therefore combined values of expenditure may be referred to in the final contracts. Subject to the provisions of the Framework Agreements, the Universities will place an Agreement for an initial period of 4 years, with the option to extend for a further three 4one-year periods. Extensions will be subject to annual reviews and performance monitoring of the service provided. The universities reserve the right to evaluate the tender responses individually or together and to award separate scores if appropriate based on individual assessment requirements. As a result of their assessment of the tender documents each of the universities reserves the right to appoint the same attorney firm(s) or different attorney firm(s). Where scores diverge between the Universities, this will be made clear in the tender evaluation feedback at the award stage. This project may be funded by the - European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1cf1ee4-3d78-42a8-abaa-1ed25c39a99b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2021 - 1 Nov 2023 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services - 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2021 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1cf1ee4-3d78-42a8-abaa-1ed25c39a99b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1cf1ee4-3d78-42a8-abaa-1ed25c39a99b 11th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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