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title: "Economic analysis of the role of IP on investments in AI"
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# Economic analysis of the role of IP on investments in AI

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6f3b259-a019-4669-8a44-ed46dc59a752

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has completed an open tender titled "Economic analysis of the role of IP on investments in AI," aimed at understanding how intellectual property influences AI investment in the UK. The procurement process was initiated on 9th September 2021 and concluded with an award on 7th September 2021, with a total contract value of £76,000. The study, which focuses on business analysis consultancy services, includes evaluating key actors in the AI sector and assessing the drivers of AI investment. The contract is set to run until 30th April 2022, with delivery locations primarily in Wales.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in market and economic research. Companies with expertise in analysing the relationship between intellectual property and investment, particularly in the technology and AI sectors, would be well-suited to compete. Given the focus on business analysis consultancy, firms that can demonstrate a strong understanding of both the intellectual property landscape and AI investment dynamics will likely find an advantage in future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) Ran an open competition with the below objectives. The Competition was published at (https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5279452a-b5d9-4b39-97a8-bd6e1ee0c1c7) Objectives IP may influence the costs and benefits from undertaking AI investment and thereby AI innovation. The IPO is commissioning a study to better understand the role IP plays in incentivising AI investment in the UK. The scope of this research covers all IP that may incentivises investments in AI. This includes, but is not limited to, patents, copyrights, designs, trade marks, and trade secrets. The expected outputs of the study are: 1) Identify key actors of the AI sector (developers and users), 2) Perform an assessment of the drivers of AI investment, 3) Provide evidence on whether and to what extent IP plays a role in incentivising AI investment in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2681c318-153b-402a-8c54-fbad79ac1316 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,000 |
| 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 | 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 | MATHYS & SQUIRE IP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79330000 - Statistical services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 17:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2681c318-153b-402a-8c54-fbad79ac1316

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2681c318-153b-402a-8c54-fbad79ac1316
  27th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000ckSz/OTXl5_4i_q2TO_rHUu0HSUufD0kp.qfPu6gfKddPQKs
  20210907-C1792_Annex 1 to T&Cs_redacted
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000ckSk/Cf_VEFLiyrPGQSrNXHXjSp_orWZf11Ekq0aXZ0kMudg
  20210907-C1792_Contract Offer Letter_redacted
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000ckSu/ctTiKs7mClTXtAg_eXmxziwjWYjB.e20EIazQqXwT4M
  20210907-C1792_Annex 2 Conditions & Processes_redacted
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000ckSg/R8PCe.8HsP05rqD5THVXBDYWg2oC10XHCwwiHnW4.tM
  20210907-C1792_Annex 3 Delivery and Payment_redacted
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000ckSp/dFImFBNkjPStL_sg_yRw_rxT7v92X8Glx2O8xPtJsB0
  20210907-C1792_Annex 4 Specification
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000ckSf/RzpprfknUX5AOCZrz6khZNHyU7N76POEugIfk7HFdU0
  20210907-C1792_BEIS T&Cs

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5279452a-b5d9-4b39-97a8-bd6e1ee0c1c7

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