Patent Renewal Management Service
Estimated value
£250k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
20 May 2026
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Description
Aston University is seeking to procure a Patent Renewal Management Service. To assist with the initial stages of planning, the service is expected to include: • Monitoring of patent renewal deadlines across multiple jurisdictions • Provision of periodic renewal schedules • Execution of patent renewals in line with Aston University instructions • Consolidated invoicing and financial reporting • Forecasting of future renewal costs • Maintenance of records and provision of supporting documentation The service will apply to a global portfolio of approximately 75 active patents. Please note, this scope is subject to change.
Scope
- Reference
- 1292
- Total value
- £250,000 excluding VAT£300,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2028Possible extension to 31 Aug 2031
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 79100000
- Contract locations
- West Midlands, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)