Published date: 21 February 2018

This notice was replaced on 18 April 2018

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

Awarded contract (published 18 April 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Patent and copyright consultancy services - 79120000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

231

Published date

21 February 2018

Closing date

14 March 2018

Contract start date

4 April 2018

Contract end date

3 April 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Over the last few years the University's approach to the management and commercialisation of Intellectual Property (IP) has been largely reactive, due in part, to a limited availability of resource and in-house expertise. The University therefore is looking for IP management and support services to further support its increased focus on the impact of research activities.

It is recognised that more robust processes and management of IP related activities are required to strengthen and increase the University's IP portfolio, realise commercial potential, maximise revenue generation and aid the achievement of the University future ambitions as set out in its strategic plan.

As such the University wishes to explore the potential to outsource its Intellectual Property Management and Support requirements to capitalise on external expertise and improve all aspects of the University's IP position.

Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of IP Management and Support Services at the University of Lincoln. The successful tenderer must have recent experience of IP within a Higher Education environment.

The Contract will run for a period of two years on a one plus one year basis, commencing 4th April 2018. There will be no further extensions available.

The successful Consultant shall be integral to the Research and Industrial Partnerships team and work as an extension of this team in providing a central service to the University which will complement the team's other services.

The Consultant's main point of contact shall be with the team's Contracts and Intellectual Property Officer, supported by the Industrial Partnerships Manager.


More information

Additional text

In order to access this tender, tenderers should follow the link below which takes them to the University of Lincoln Tender portal:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8E943W68T2

Any questions regarding this, please use the contact details provided


About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Davey

Address

Brayford Pool
LINCOLN
LN67TS
England

Telephone

01522 886183

Email

sdavey@lincoln.ac.uk