Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c7b-eebc-732b-adaf-28d32a64868c/appointment-to-the-university-of-manchester-patent-agent-panel closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Appointment to the University of Manchester Patent Agent Panel [The University Of Manchester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-manchester) Estimated value £4,000,000 Published 19 Mar 2021 Deadline Closed 23 Apr 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Manchester Innovation Factory (referred to below as 'UoMIF' or 'The Innovation Factory'), on behalf of The University of Manchester ('The University'), is seeking to appoint a panel of patent agents (maximum number of 3 patent agents) to provide high quality, professional and expert services relating to The University of Manchester's intellectual property portfolio. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years (36 months), with a further 2 x 12 months extension periods up to a combined total of 5 years (60 months). Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## CPV classification Patent and copyright consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b4939a12-f78a-4f6c-ae6d-bf6910190ebc) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile The University Of Manchester: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-manchester) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Guard services – Élőerős őrzés-védelmi szolgáltatás nyújtása 2027 · Jósa András Múzeum · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-f5b7-731d-af9f-b33205ef5a66/hungary-guard-services-eloeros-orzes-vedelmi-szolgaltatas-nyujtasa-2027) [Printing and distribution services – impression, façonnage, MISE SOUS PLI et routage de supports de communication POUR LES services DU departement de lot-et-garonne - 4 lots · Conseil Départemental du Lot-et-Garonne · 45 days left · 3 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6342-737e-9c91-e518c28582e6/france-printing-and-distribution-services-impression-faconnage-mise-sous-p) [Staff development services – Chefscoachning · Kriminalvården · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-98d2-71d0-bc35-e30ecdc9f40f/sweden-staff-development-services-chefscoachning) [Recruitment services – Upphandling avseende Rekryteringstjänster för koncernen Almi AB med dotterbolag · Almi AB · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ae74-7220-9c41-43336fb80bd5/sweden-recruitment-services-upphandling-avseende-rekryteringstjanster-for-ko) [Evaluation consultancy services – Achiziția de Servicii de evaluare a Strategiei Naționale de Specializare Inteligentă (SNCISI) 2022-2027 precum și a Planului Național de Cercetare Dezvoltare și Inovare 2022-2027 (PNCDI IV) · Autoritatea Nationala pentru Cercetare · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ff29-70e9-8ce7-e1917b432c09/romania-evaluation-consultancy-services-achizitia-de-servicii-de-evaluare-a) [Advertising and marketing services – Personalmarketingagentur\_Stellenanzeigen · Berliner Feuerwehr · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6347-72f7-8491-b98e903a3ff7/germany-advertising-and-marketing-services-personalmarketingagentur-stellena)