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title: "GB-Manchester: Licensing, Merchandising and Retail Development"
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buyer: "RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 2021 LIMITED"
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# GB-Manchester: Licensing, Merchandising and Retail Development

Buyer: RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 2021 LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28f7bf89-3cd3-4963-bd31-61c4998f3d2a

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## Summary

The Rugby League World Cup 2021 Limited is currently seeking partners to enhance its Licensing, Merchandising, and Retail Development strategies. This selective procurement process, classified under retail trade services, is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 19th December 2019. The chosen partner will manage commercial activities to maximise opportunities leading up to the event slated to start on 1st February 2020, and concluding on 31st December 2021. The contract has an estimated value of £500,000, with a minimum threshold of £100,000.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in licensing and merchandising. Businesses with experience in retail services and brand activation are well-positioned to compete effectively. Engaging in this partnership could enable firms to extend their market reach through association with high-profile sporting events, enhancing growth potential in the competitive landscape of retail during 2021.

## Notice

RLWC2021 is seeking to appoint a partner (or partners) to maximise the commercial opportunities in Licensing, Merchandising and Retail (LM&R) in various channels for the Rugby League World Cup 2021. The chosen partner(s) will be appointed on a fixed-term contract, to finalise and enhance the LM&R strategy and to activate/manage the subsequent delivery of agreed commercial activities. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4960a746-dc53-40e8-8a1d-257c85886cb1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 2021 LIMITED |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS17 8NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Cross Gates & Whinmoor |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2019 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4960a746-dc53-40e8-8a1d-257c85886cb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4960a746-dc53-40e8-8a1d-257c85886cb1
  21st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-Licensing%2C-Merchandising-and-Retail-Development/9ZDS2SRBY8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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