--- title: "Intellectual Property Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dda5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03dda5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03dda5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03dda5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2023-06-29" --- # Intellectual Property Services Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dda5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03dda5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03dda5.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, APUC LIMITED, based in Stirling, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for Intellectual Property Services in the services category, specifically seeking contractors for IP protection, patent renewals, IP consulting, and patent searching & other IP analytics tools. The tender, titled "Intellectual Property Services," valued at GBP 12,000,000, is currently in the active stage, with a tender deadline of 7th August 2023. This tender by APUC LIMITED offers business growth opportunities for contractors well-versed in intellectual property services. Businesses specialising in patent and copyright consultancy, IP protection, patent renewals, IP consulting, and analytical software packages can compete for the framework agreement, expected to run from October 2023 to September 2026, with possible extensions. The procurement method is open, with emphasis on technical quality and price criteria for evaluating submissions. ## Notice The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Intellectual Property (IP) Services to the Scottish Higher and Further Education sector including IP protection services, patent renewals, IP consultancy services and patent searching and other IP analytics tools. ### Lot Information IP Protection Services The Authority is seeking to appoint Contractors to provide patent, trademarks and designs protection across all academic fields, and including preliminary patentability review, filing, prosecution and IP advice and covering UK, European and International applications. Renewal: The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on the 1st of October 2023 for a period of 36 months and expire on the 30th of September 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 12-month period subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. IP Patent Renewals The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of IP patent renewal services including renewal tracking and monitoring, renewal payment services, record maintenance and reporting. Renewal: The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on the 1st of October 2023 for a period of 36 months and expire on the 30th of September 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 12-month period subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. IP Consulting The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of IP consultancy services including: IP strategy development, IP portfolio management, IP valuation and due diligence, IP licensing and commercialisation (developing strategies for IP assets commercialisation). Renewal: The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on the 1st of October 2023 for a period of 36 months and expire on the 30th of September 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 12-month period subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Patent Searching & Other IP Analytics Tools The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of: - standalone patent searching tool allowing for a comprehensive search and analysis of patent databases to determine the patentability, and licensing opportunities; - and other IP analytical tools supporting institutions in: identifying trends and patterns in IP data, analysing IP portfolio, assessing patentability and commercial opportunities, identifying competitors and potential partners, assessing IP portfolio value. Renewal: The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on the 1st of October 2023 for a period of 36 months and expire on the 30th of September 2026. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 12-month period subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018590-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 29 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | June 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Jun 2023 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018590-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://ucsp.ac.uk/ - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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