---
title: "Licensing Agency"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c237"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS"
published: "2026-07-02"
---

# Licensing Agency

Buyer: ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c237

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062176-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAND XL LIMITED T/A GOLDEN GOOSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 10:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062176-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062176-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.goldengoose.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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