UK SBS CS19272: UK Research and Innovation - STFC Provision of Intellectual Property Services

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 4th October 2019 @ 14:00hrs GMT ***OJEU Reference 2019-119266***** DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. UK Research and Innovation has a requirement to procure the provision of Intellectual Property (IP) services for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in particular, patent services such as drafting, filing and renewals management and trade mark filing and renewals. STFC Innovations Ltd ( STFC's Technology Transfer Company) is responsible for management and commercialisation of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) IP Portfolio and requires access to services offered by patent agents / attorneys on a range of issues and questions that arise in the course of STFC Innovations Ltd. ' business activities and the management and exploitation of STFC's intellectual property. The requirement has been divided into two LOTS. Bidders are allowed and encouraged to apply to both LOTs, as separate applications. There are no restrictions in having one bidder being successful for both LOTs. However, the bidders are informed that both applications will be considered entirely separately, on the merits of each application. LOT 1: Southern England and Wales LOT 2: Northern England and Scotland The total value for LOT 1 should the full 5 years be utilised shall be between £1,200,000.00 excluding VAT (One million, two hundred thousand pounds) and £2,000,000.00 excluding VAT (Two million pounds). The Committed minimum spend for the 3 year fixed term is a minimum of £720,000. The total value for LOT 2 should the full 5 years be utilised shall be between £300,000.00 excluding VAT (three hundred thousand pounds) and £500,000.00 excluding VAT (five hundred thousand pounds). The Committed minimum spend for the 3 years fixed term is a minimum of £180,000.