Published date: 14 January 2019

This notice was replaced on 7 May 2019

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 7 May 2019)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Patent and copyright consultancy services - 79120000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£400,000

Procurement reference

1819-12-RIO-LW

Published date

14 January 2019

Closing date

12 February 2019

Contract start date

8 April 2019

Contract end date

7 April 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The University wishes to appoint a Supplier of Patent Attorney Services capable of dealing with intellectual property matters relating to a broad portfolio of research and development activity.
The University aims to grow its research activity and protect arising intellectual property when its exploitation is likely to have commercial value. Maintaining a rational portfolio of registered intellectual property is a priority for the University, meaning that it requires candid, pragmatic advice in relation to initiating applications, strategies for overcoming obstacles and the impact of proposed amendments to applications.
Broad competence, clear and effective communication, timely notification of actions due and responsiveness are especially important to the University in its engagement with providers of IP services.
The University expects that over the course of the intended Agreement it will principally require the following services:
• Advice on patentability, inventorship and freedom to operate
• Preparation and filing of patent applications in the UK and abroad
• Preparation and submission of documents relating to patent prosecution and provision of advice on the same, including strategy formulation and anticipated outcomes
• Preparation and filing of design registrations and trade marks in the UK and abroad
• Administration of renewal of registered intellectual property
• Advice on infringement of registered intellectual property and action relating to the same
• Advice on licensing and assignment of intellectual property
• Periodic review of patent portfolio and costs accrued
• Estimates of costs relating to any specific action proposed relating to the services
• Other services concerning the University's intellectual property such as might be required from time to time.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Liz Wallington

Address

City Campus, Howard Street
SHEFFIELD
S11WB
England

Telephone

01142254746

Email

strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk