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title: "IPRIS - Patent Renewals Agent Costs - Call-off PO for 2024/25"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# IPRIS - Patent Renewals Agent Costs - Call-off PO for 2024/25

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f985a49e-4383-41af-962d-f80e21e78cac

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for "IPRIS - Patent Renewals Agent Costs - Call-off PO for 2024/25" to IPRIS AG. This procurement falls under the industry category of patent and copyright consultancy services. The contract value is £150,000 and is scheduled to begin on 1st August 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2025. The procurement method used was a single contract from SSA, and this stage of the procurement process is now complete. The awarded supplier, IPRIS AG, is defined as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in patent and copyright services, especially SMEs. Companies with expertise in managing patent renewals, offering consultancy, and ensuring compliance with intellectual property laws will find this contract particularly beneficial. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their client base, showcase their reliability, and enhance their reputation within the industry. The strategic relationship with an esteemed institution like the University of Birmingham could also lead to further business growth and development.

## Notice

IPRIS - Patent Renewals Agent Costs - Call-off PO for 2024/25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5500617d-c67d-4dc0-addb-177356bbae4d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Contract from SSA |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | IPRIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5500617d-c67d-4dc0-addb-177356bbae4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5500617d-c67d-4dc0-addb-177356bbae4d
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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