Tender

RFI0069 - RFA DESK DIARIES AND CALENDARS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence seeks providers in the publishing services sector to supply desk diaries and calendars, under the tender titled "RFI0069 - RFA DESK DIARIES AND CALENDARS." The opportunity, published on 19 February 2026, is currently in the tender stage with submissions due by 25 February 2026 at 12:00 noon. Delivery is expected within the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically Portsmouth, with the contract period starting on 26 February 2026 and concluding by the end of the same day. The procurement method specified is a Request for Information (RFI) only, which indicates preliminary market engagement intended to gather information for potential tenders.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in publishing services, particularly those capable of easily liaising with the Ministry of Defence in Portsmouth, will find this tender suitable. Participation in this RFI could enable companies to gain visibility and access future procurement opportunities with larger contracts within public procurement, fostering potential future collaboration and enhancing business credibility.

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Notice Title

RFI0069 - RFA DESK DIARIES AND CALENDARS

Notice Description

Please see attached RFI document for full details and how to submit your response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e291241a-768b-4915-883e-292ce7093d32
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - RFI ONLY
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
navycomrcl-rfi@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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