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title: "Tri-Service Merchandising"
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# Tri-Service Merchandising

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac14c80f-6a16-49a2-a9bb-e9b87327e79b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the Tri-Service Merchandising contract, which aims to find commercial opportunities for its trademarks and brands. The contract is set to expire on the 31st July 2023, and the procurement stage is currently active. The industry category is advertising campaign services, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The contract period will start on the 1st August 2023 and end on the 1st August 2026, with the tender deadline set for the 19th June 2023. The contract is suitable for businesses interested in branding, advertising, and merchandising in the United Kingdom.

The Ministry of Defence's tender for the Tri-Service Merchandising contract presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in advertising campaign services to contribute to the UK Armed Forces' brand awareness and revenue generation. Companies with expertise in trademark protection, licensing, and brand merchandise are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The tender offers a chance for businesses to engage in a lucrative revenue stream by leveraging MOD trademarks through merchandising services and engaging in commercial exploitation opportunities.

## Notice

The current Tri-Service Merchandising Services contract is due to expire on the 31st July 2023. This contract appoints an agent to act on MOD's behalf to find commercial exploitation opportunities for its trademarks and brands. DIPR has a direct delegation from Secretary of State for Defence to ensure protection of MOD names, insignia and logos through trademark rights. Without a merchandising service, trademark use cannot be established, and, under the Trade Mark Act 1994, trademarks can be revoked for non-use. Therefore, DIPR has a key responsibility to ensure ongoing use of MOD trademarks through merchandising. The merchandising programme is also a key tool used by DDC to raise brand awareness in respect of the UK Armed Forces and brings significant revenue into the department in the form of license royalties. These benefits will be lost if a merchandising services contract is not maintained.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55adb6ad-4809-4259-845d-54809c8b3c86 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 1 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 19 May 2023 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55adb6ad-4809-4259-845d-54809c8b3c86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55adb6ad-4809-4259-845d-54809c8b3c86
  19th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ada22472-3363-4dfe-a09c-03f38cce44cc
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