--- title: "The Supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea4c244d-ab23-4541-a09d-6605200df86a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea4c244d-ab23-4541-a09d-6605200df86a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea4c244d-ab23-4541-a09d-6605200df86a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea4c244d-ab23-4541-a09d-6605200df86a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY" published: "2024-08-23" --- # The Supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea4c244d-ab23-4541-a09d-6605200df86a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea4c244d-ab23-4541-a09d-6605200df86a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea4c244d-ab23-4541-a09d-6605200df86a.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, Leidos Supply, is planning a procurement process for "The Supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons" on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence. This tender falls under the industry category of buttons (CPV code 18451000) and related items such as parts of buttons, ribbon, textile badges, and insignia. It is currently in the Planning stage, with a framework anticipated to commence in February 2026 and run until February 2029. The procurement covers various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. Key dates include a future notice date set for 21 March 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying buttons, badges, and medal ribbons. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to express interest, as this procurement is suitable for such entities. Given the substantial estimated framework value between £3,400,000 and £8,600,000, this process offers a lucrative prospect for businesses capable of meeting the UK's MOD requirements. Suppliers with a background in embroidered badges, woven badges, metal badges, and button production are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses will have the chance to collaborate with a reputable entity, Leidos Supply, enhancing their portfolio and market presence. No formal expression of interest is necessary at this stage, as this is a preliminary information notice aimed at market research. ## Notice Team Leidos are proud to be delivering the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) Delivery partner contracts (LCS (T)/0001 dated 16.4.2015) on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (the 'Prime Contract'). Delivery of other parts of the LCS(T) contract are delivered by Leidos Europe Ltd (LEL) and other partners (together 'Team Leidos'). Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views across the market for the fulfilment of this requirement via this PIN. This prior information notice is not a means to submit a formal expression of interest in respect of any potential tender. Any resultant requirement will be subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. Please note all information provided to organisations or individuals that respond to this notice should be treated as Confidential, and not shared further without express written permission from Leidos Supply Ltd. The Defence Clothing Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons on behalf of the UK MOD, consisting of 4 Lot(s), which includes, but is not limited to; Embroidered Badges, Woven Badges & Medal Ribbons, Metal Badges and Buttons. The framework length should not exceed 4 years, and is anticipated to commence in 2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS3,400,000 - PS8,600,000. If interested, Suppliers must/may respond to this PIN [with basic details regarding their company (i.e. where you are based, where you source your goods, who you supply similar items for, etc.)]. Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business. Additional information: In April 2015 the MOD signed a thirteen year contract with Leidos Europe Ltd to provide the procurement and inventory management of commodity items (as well as the storage and distribution services) historically provided in-house by the Logistic Commodities and Services Operating Centre. Leidos, working with the MOD, will transform the way these services are delivered to ensure requirements continue to be met whilst providing best value for money for the department. The organisation delivering these services is known as Team Leidos. Team Leidos would like to make interested suppliers aware that it intends to invite tenders for its supply and delivery of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0bcb25b-61b2-41dc-8b99-57a47f964755 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEIDOS SUPPLY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 7FH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Emersons Green | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 18451000 - Buttons - 18451100 - Parts of buttons - 39561110 - Ribbon - 39561132 - Textile badges - 39561133 - Insignia ## Release History - 23 Aug 2024 at 15:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0bcb25b-61b2-41dc-8b99-57a47f964755 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0bcb25b-61b2-41dc-8b99-57a47f964755 23rd August 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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