Planning

Branding and Intellectual Property Rights Review

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 11:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

21 Jan 2026 at 18:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Jan 2026 at 11:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Branding and Intellectual Property Rights Review." This initiative focuses on assessing the City's branding and intellectual property strategy to enhance its brand and identify revenue-generating opportunities. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically patent and copyright consultancy services (CPV: 79120000, 79121000) and is based in the United Kingdom, with key activities centred around the Guildhall and Mansion House. Interested suppliers are invited to engage in a preliminary market engagement exercise with a deadline of 3rd February 2026 for submission of questionnaires via the Jaggaer portal. The contract is planned to start on 1st July 2026 and conclude by 30th June 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to establish a foothold in the public sector by providing specialist consultancy services. Companies with expertise in brand management, intellectual property, and strategic commercialisation will find this opportunity particularly relevant. By participating in this tender, businesses can potentially influence strategic frameworks that protect and enhance the value of the City's brand, giving them a chance to engage with complex branding initiatives and expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Branding and Intellectual Property Rights Review

Notice Description

The City is seeking to undertake a review of its branding and commercial approach, including its Intellectual Property Rights, in order to develop a strategic framework that protects the City, enhances its brand value, and identifies potential opportunities for revenue generation. The objectives are to: - Develop clarity and cohesion around the City's brand, recognising the complexities of the organisation (internal and external facing). - Support brand and reputation management. - Enhance the value of the City's core brand(s). - Identify key IP assets. - Protect against the risk of IP infringement by others. - Establish clear governance arrangements and process for decision making and management of IP. - Develop a framework for the potential commercialisation of IP. Scope of the review: In the first instance, the review will focus on the City's core functions, centred around the Guildhall and Mansion House. The City's Institutions and Charities are out of scope this review; however, consideration should be given to the branding review seeking to provide greater clarity regarding the relationship between the City's brands and those of its Institutions.

Planning Information

All interested suppliers are invited to complete the PME questionnaire via the Jaggaer portal at the following link: https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/26165452019BE1CC8299 Suppliers may also be invited to participate in a Q&A session to address any additional questions or clarifications arising from the IPR soft market testing. If you are not already registered on Jaggaer, please click the following link. Registartion is free of charge: https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/toolkit/registration/displayRegistration.si?isOnModification=true&_ncp=1769428357782.109697-3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ae1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006586-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cityproc.operations@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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