Tender

Tri-Service Merchandising

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

19 May 2023 at 12:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the Tri-Service Merchandising contract, which aims to find commercial opportunities for its trademarks and brands. The contract is set to expire on the 31st July 2023, and the procurement stage is currently active. The industry category is advertising campaign services, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The contract period will start on the 1st August 2023 and end on the 1st August 2026, with the tender deadline set for the 19th June 2023. The contract is suitable for businesses interested in branding, advertising, and merchandising in the United Kingdom.

The Ministry of Defence's tender for the Tri-Service Merchandising contract presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in advertising campaign services to contribute to the UK Armed Forces' brand awareness and revenue generation. Companies with expertise in trademark protection, licensing, and brand merchandise are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The tender offers a chance for businesses to engage in a lucrative revenue stream by leveraging MOD trademarks through merchandising services and engaging in commercial exploitation opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tri-Service Merchandising

Notice Description

The current Tri-Service Merchandising Services contract is due to expire on the 31st July 2023. This contract appoints an agent to act on MOD's behalf to find commercial exploitation opportunities for its trademarks and brands. DIPR has a direct delegation from Secretary of State for Defence to ensure protection of MOD names, insignia and logos through trademark rights. Without a merchandising service, trademark use cannot be established, and, under the Trade Mark Act 1994, trademarks can be revoked for non-use. Therefore, DIPR has a key responsibility to ensure ongoing use of MOD trademarks through merchandising. The merchandising programme is also a key tool used by DDC to raise brand awareness in respect of the UK Armed Forces and brings significant revenue into the department in the form of license royalties. These benefits will be lost if a merchandising services contract is not maintained.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55adb6ad-4809-4259-845d-54809c8b3c86
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 1 Aug 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
helen.murray-webster100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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