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title: "International Comparative Analysis for Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)"
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# International Comparative Analysis for Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa2b734a-ce3c-457e-874a-1cbe028dcea8

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Intellectual Property Office, involves an award for the contract titled "International Comparative Analysis for Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)." This contract falls within the research services industry category and was located in Newport, Wales. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 24th November 2021 and concluded on 17th December 2021, with the tender period ending on 11th November 2021. The total contract value is £15,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that possess expertise in research services related to intellectual property and standard essential patents. Competing firms should have a strong background in conducting detailed analyses and policy development, making them well-suited to respond to similar future tenders. The procurement process has already resulted in the award of the contract to OxFirst, further indicating the demand for specialised research within this niche field.

## Notice

Contract Awarded for the provision of specialist research to assist the Intellectual Property Office with Policy development and to delve further into SEPs and FRAM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c681642b-16c2-4f1e-a088-7399ee24dc77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2021 - 17 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | OXFIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2021 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c681642b-16c2-4f1e-a088-7399ee24dc77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c681642b-16c2-4f1e-a088-7399ee24dc77
  30th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000crD3/MzrHwQS_rkT0iiEWOzKkD0YN7._v6ZRB.bVDpsELUgg
  20211129-C2005_Standard Essential Patents Report

## Provenance

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