--- title: "Provision of Patent Renewal Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797639" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797639" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797639.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797639.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2025-05-15" --- # Provision of Patent Renewal Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797639 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797639) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797639.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde, a central purchasing body located in Glasgow, is in the planning stage of a procurement process involving the provision of patent renewal services. This opportunity has been initiated as a tender with the procurement process currently tagged as 'planned'. The objective is to handle approximately 300 active patent cases, requiring around 120 renewals annually across 32 countries. The opportunity falls under the education industry, with a specific focus on services related to patent renewal. Businesses are invited to download and complete a questionnaire by 20 May 2025. A future notice regarding this tender will be released on 21 May 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £400,000 GBP, which is a substantial opportunity for service providers in this field. The tender offers a significant business growth opportunity for companies that specialise in legal and administrative services for intellectual property management. Firms that can provide a user-friendly, cost-effective interface or portal for ongoing patent and trademark status management will find this tender particularly appealing. Additionally, businesses experienced in servicing educational institutions or those seeking to expand their service offerings in the UK, especially in handling large-scale international patent portfolios, will be well-suited to compete. The University seeks a sole supplier, indicating a preference for streamlined service provision, which could pave the way for a long-term partnership. ## Notice The University administers around 300 active patent cases, including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in around 32 Counties. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis with an estimated 120 renewals required annually. The University requires a supplier that can do this competently; has an interface/portal that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. The portal will provide a platform for the University to gain information on the status of their current patents and trademarks and will be updated regularly by the supplier according to the status of the renewal. A sole supplier is required to provide this renewals service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University administers around 300 active patent cases, including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in around 32 Counties. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis with an estimated 120 renewals required annually. The University requires a supplier that can do this competently; has an interface/portal that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. The portal will provide a platform for the University to gain information on the status of their current patents and trademarks and will be updated regularly by the supplier according to the status of the renewal. A sole supplier is required to provide this renewals service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530363 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 15 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 1XU | | 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 - 79121000 - Copyright consultancy services ## Release History - 15 May 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530363 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530363&idx=1 15th May 2025 - Questionnaire to be completed and returned - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530363 Provision of Patent Renewal Services - The University administers around 300 active patent cases, including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in around 32 Counties. These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis with an estimated 120 renewals required annually. The University requires a supplier that can do this competently; has an interface/portal that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. The portal will provide a platform for the University to gain information on the status of their current patents and trademarks and will be updated regularly by the supplier according to the status of the renewal. A sole supplier is required to provide this renewals service. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=797639 - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797639 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797639. 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