---
title: "Appointment to the University of Manchester Patent Agent Panel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029d49"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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# Appointment to the University of Manchester Patent Agent Panel

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029d49

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is conducting a tender to appoint a panel of patent agents for its Innovation Factory, with a total contract value of £4,000,000. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and is classified under the industry category of patent and copyright consultancy services. Interested parties must submit their bids by 23 April 2021, after which the bid opening will take place on the same day at the University of Manchester's premises. The contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2021 and could extend for a maximum term of five years, including renewal options.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in intellectual property and patent consultancy services. Companies with a strong background in providing high-quality expert services in patent law and related areas would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The University of Manchester seeks firms that can demonstrate professional integrity and expertise in managing intellectual property portfolios, making this an attractive prospect for potential tenderers aiming to expand their service offerings within the academic sector.

## Notice

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory (referred to below as 'UoMIF' or 'The Innovation Factory'), on behalf of The University of Manchester ('The University'), is seeking to appoint a panel of patent agents (maximum number of 3 patent agents) to provide high quality, professional and expert services relating to The University of Manchester's intellectual property portfolio.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory (referred to below as 'UoMIF' or 'The Innovation Factory'), on behalf of The University of Manchester ('The University'), is seeking to appoint a panel of patent agents (maximum number of 3 patent agents) to provide high quality, professional and expert services relating to The University of Manchester's intellectual property portfolio.

Options: Three years with a possibility of renewal for a further period of 2 x 12-month periods. The total potential term of the contract is 5 years from the effective date.

Renewal: Three years with a possibility of renewal for a further period of 2 x 12-month periods. The total potential term of the contract is 5 years from the effective date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005592-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005592-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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