This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2025 at 15:01

Award

20 Oct 2025 at 16:43

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 17:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Graphic Designers HMS Collingwood" tender. This tender, classified under the services category and focused on graphic design services, secured a contract with OLIVER MARKETING LTD. Based in HMS Collingwood, Portsmouth, the procurement utilised an open procedure method, allowing wide participation. Key dates include the publication of the contract notice on 5th September 2025 and contract signing on 28th November 2025, with a start date of 1st November 2025 and a completion timeline initially set for 31st August 2026, with options for extensions up to the end of August 2028. The total contract value is pegged at approximately £858,187.20 including VAT.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in graphic design services to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Companies with capabilities in delivering high-quality graphic design services and those experienced in working with government bodies are well-suited for such contracts. The nature of the open procedure also encourages participation from a broad spectrum of suppliers, including SMEs and VCSEs, thereby fostering inclusive business growth. The opportunity for contract renewal further provides sustained business opportunities and the potential for long-term collaborations with the MoD.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Graphic Designers HMS Collingwood

Notice Description

2x Graphic Designers based at HMS Collingwood

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority requires the above service committed until 31st August 2026 and two additional option periods of up to 12 months each at PS300,000.00 ex VAT each year.

Renewal: two additional option periods of up to 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059553
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078168-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£715,156 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£715,156 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
2028-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLIVER MARKETING LTD

Further Information

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