Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfa-5f09-7146-937b-62c7956d4708/provision-of-patent-attorney-for-alta-innovations-ltd closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Patent Attorney for Alta Innovations Ltd [The University of Birmingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-birmingham) Estimated value Not stated Published 22 Mar 2016 Deadline Closed 26 Apr 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Alta Innovations Limited (Alta) Alta Innovations Limited (Alta) is the exclusive agent for the management, exploitation, protection and commercialisation of University of Birmingham intellectual property. Alta is looking to appoint (a) Supplier(s) who has/have specific technical expertise as well as general expertise to support its activities by providing specialist advice and patent attorney services. Alta Innovation has a requirement for patent attorney services cover the full range of technology research being carried out by the Colleges within the University of Birmingham. The list of Colleges is provided below: Engineering and Physical Sciences ### Medical and Dental Sciences Life and Environmental Sciences ### Arts & Law ### Social Sciences It is expected that the first 3 colleges in this list will produce the main volume of patents. Details of the Schools making up each of the Colleges and the main research activities within each of the Schools can be found on the University website at [bham.ac.uk](https://www.bham.ac.uk). The above services will apply to Alta Innovations Ltd and its associated trading activities, and the activities of the University but only where conducted through its agent Alta Innovations Ltd. The above services will only apply to new patent filings with the existing patent portfolio expected to remain with the current service provider. The potential provider must understand the confidential nature of the work to be carried out and ensure that its staff have been briefed to ensure all matters are kept strictly confidential. No details of work done may be disclosed to a third party without Alta’s express permission. Additional information: Applications for this tender via [in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham). Tenders must be returned by the date and time shown on In-Tend portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Legal services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7752facf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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