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title: "The Collection, Marketing, Sale & Disposal of Commercial Assets"
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# The Collection, Marketing, Sale & Disposal of Commercial Assets

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41de8c6a-4be6-4450-aebc-61902fded4cd

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting bids for the service contract titled "The Collection, Marketing, Sale & Disposal of Commercial Assets" in the direct marketing services category. This procurement opportunity involves the collection, marketing, sale, and disposal of surplus military clothing and textiles as well as miscellaneous assets across the UK. The procurement method is selective through a restricted procedure. The deadline for tender submission is 21st August 2023, and the contract period will be from 1st February 2024 to 31st January 2028. The total contract value is £18,000,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) businesses to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses involved in direct marketing services and asset management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location of the procurement is in Bicester, United Kingdom. Interested parties can contact Chris Frost at chris.frost468@mod.gov.uk or 03001571517 for further information on the tendering process.

## Notice

This is a service for the Collection, Marketing, Sale and Disposal of Surplus Military Clothing & Textiles and Miscellaneous Assets throughout the UK. This requirement has already been advertised within the Defence Sourcing Portal and the advert is now closed. This notice is to publish the tender documents under Transparency Regulations and expressions of interest are NOT required. Additional information: No Expressions of Interest are required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb6228a-1d88-4815-8360-8879dd3f3eb7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BICESTER |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX25 2LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Launton and Otmoor |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342100 - Direct marketing services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2023 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb6228a-1d88-4815-8360-8879dd3f3eb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb6228a-1d88-4815-8360-8879dd3f3eb7
  2nd October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4921228-942d-47fa-b86e-89879a763777
  These are the tender documents for DESA project 707973450 which are for transparency purposes only.

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