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PROCURMENT OF A NEW WEBSITE FOR THE ARMED FORCES COMMISSIONER (AFC)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Feb 2026 at 12:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, seeks IT services for the development of a new website for the Armed Forces Commissioner. With an industry classification under IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, this contract is valued at £255,000. Located in London, the contract follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage is complete, transitioning to the award phase on the 19th of February 2026, with key contract dates set between December 2025 and December 2028.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for IT firms adept at website development and support services. Given the high-profile nature of the Ministry of Defence as a buyer, successful suppliers like Big Blue Door LTD, a large-scale firm, can strengthen their portfolio and credibility within the government sector. While the contract is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust infrastructure and expertise in providing comprehensive IT solutions will find this procurement advantageous for expanding their market presence in governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROCURMENT OF A NEW WEBSITE FOR THE ARMED FORCES COMMISSIONER (AFC)

Notice Description

CONTRACT DOCUMENT FOR TRANSPARENCY

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d43f6112-fbb0-42b5-8d23-2e396eba374c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4c0c707-79f7-4c34-8432-983c63c5bee3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 1HW
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Innsworth
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG BLUE DOOR

Further Information

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