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02 Jul 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Navy Museums, a public authority within the central government located in Portsmouth, has completed a procurement process for a "Licensing Agency" contract. The procurement falls under the industry category of business services, encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The process used a direct procurement method without competition due to being below the threshold. The contract, valued at £72,000, was awarded to BRAND XL LIMITED, trading as Golden Goose, on 1st July 2026. The contract period spans from 15th July 2026 to 14th July 2029, and it involves developing a licensing strategy, business planning, sales outreach, and managing royalties to maximise the value of HMS Victory's 250th anniversary.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic consulting and marketing services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive business planning, sales, and brand representation services could benefit from such contracts. The opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like BRAND XL LIMITED, which have demonstrable experience in creative product development and efficient royalty management. This procurement is a compelling example for similar businesses to explore future opportunities in collaboration with government entities seeking expertise in enhancing strategic initiatives and commemorative events.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Licensing Agency

Notice Description

3.1. The contract will provide a fully managed solution, up to PS72,000, including: * Strategy development - supporting the creation of a licensing strategy to maximise value of HMS Victory's 250th anniversary and take a view beyond the anniversary year. * Business planning and financial forecasting - creating and updating forecasts for all licensing activity. * Preparation of sales and marketing materials - preparing decks and resources to support initial engagement and ongoing sales activity * Direct sales outreach and brand representation - engaging new clients in target categories and representing the brands at industry events. * Product development - to support the creation of propositions and designs that will achieve the best possible commercial success. * Royalty management and reporting - managing licensees to include royalty requests, late payment follow-up and quarterly reporting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c237
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062176-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3NH
Post Town
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
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAND XL LIMITED T/A GOLDEN GOOSE

Further Information

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