Planning

LGBT Restorative Measures Communications UK3

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 16:35

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process titled "LGBT Restorative Measures Communications UK3," aimed at designing and implementing a nationwide communications strategy. The goal is to raise awareness among veterans regarding the LGBT Restorative Measures available to those affected by the historical ban in the Armed Forces between 1967 and 2000. This tender, currently at the planning stage, covers services within the advertising campaign industry and is open for competition. Located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, the procurement requires expressions of interest accompanied by a detailed statement of relevant experience by 1st March 2026. Potential suppliers will be invited to tender by 3rd March 2026, with a tender return date set for 15th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and advertising campaigns. It calls for experienced suppliers capable of executing awareness campaigns that can substantially impact outreach efforts. Companies with a proven track record in managing similar projects within governmental settings or those experienced in public campaigns will find this procurement appealing. The open competitive process, valued at £50,000, invites suppliers to submit their expressions of interest and showcase their expertise, fostering potential growth through engagement with a central government entity. The cyber risk level categorisation at Level 1 (Foundation) ensures that suppliers demonstrate robust security measures alongside their service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LGBT Restorative Measures Communications UK3

Notice Description

There is a requirement to conduct an advertised bespoke competition to onboard a supplier to design and implement a national communications strategy aimed at raising awareness of the LGBT Restorative Measures available to veterans affected by the ban in the Armed Forces (1967-2000). This is to ensure maximum outreach and encouraging eligible veterans to apply for the schemes, which will close at 23:59 on 12 December 2026. Suppliers must provide a clear Statement alongside their Expression of Interest response to this Advert. This statement of a maximum of 500 words must show their track record and relevant experience delivering services or projects within this area, detailing organisations and results and dates. If a supplier does not provide this with their Expression of Interest, they will be excluded and will not be issued with an Invitation to Tender. We are looking for Expressions of Interest or Requests to Participate from this Notice, accompanied by a 500 word Statement showing their track record and relevant experience delivering services or projects within this area, detailing organisations and results and dates. If a supplier does not provide this 500 word Statement and their Expression of Interest, they will be excluded and will not be issued with an Invitation to Tender. In addition, this procurement has been rated with a Cyber Risk Assessment of Level 1 (Foundation). Please Note: The Expression of Interest and 500 word Statement must be submitted via email to Sanjay.Kottegoda100@mod.gov.uk by the deadline of 23:59 on Sunday 1st March 2026. Thereafter the Expressions of Interest and Statements will be evaluated and suppliers will be downselected to maintain the tender list at a manageable level. Downselected suppliers will be issued with an Invitation To Tender by 3rd March 2026. The Invitation To Tender will be issued through the Defence Sourcing Portal. Suppliers will have a very short window of opportunity to ask clarification questions closing on 5th March 2026, with the Authority answering those by 7th March 2026. The Tender Return Date will be 23:59 on 15th March 2026. The Award decision date (estimated) is 30th March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015434-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 12 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Sanjay Kottegoda
Contact Email
sanjay.kottegoda100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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