---
title: "Patent Renewal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028dee"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-01-27"
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# Patent Renewal Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028dee

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is initiating a tender process for Patent Renewal Services, classified under the category of "Patent and copyright consultancy services". Located in Glasgow, Scotland (postal code G1 1QE), this procurement is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties are encouraged to register by 3rd February 2021, with a future notice expected on 17th February 2021. The total estimated contract value is £300,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in intellectual property and patent management, particularly those with expertise in international patent renewals. Companies that can provide a user-friendly interface for managing renewals efficiently and that offer competitive pricing will be well-suited to compete. Engaging with the University during this planning phase may lead to potential partnerships and increased market presence within the education sector.

## Notice

The IP & Commercialisation team administers around 650 active patent cases, including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in the territories of USA, Europe, Canada, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Brazil. The IP & Commercialisation require a sole supplier to facilitate the renewal of the Universities active patent cases. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis and we require a provider that can do this competently; has an interface that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. The purpose of this notice is to seek expressions of interest and/or to engage in early market consultation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires an interface that can be easily interacted with to facilitate the patent renewal requests with the appointed supplier. The interface should have live pricing, exportable exports, search & filter functionality and a security profile with the University is able to assess. The portal will allow the University to login and instruct renewals i.e. renew, auto renew, delay, abandon, and other channels. In addition to the interface, the University require the supplier to provide the renewal service for trade mark renewals and patent renewals. The provider must be able to renew patents in international territory on a regular basis. The purpose of this notice is to seek expression of interest and/or engage in early market consultation. The University is currently developing a Strategy for the provision of patent renewal services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001688-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2021 at 19:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001688-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=642269
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

## Provenance

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