Planning

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Mental Fitness Application

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 13:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is in the planning stage of a procurement process, titled "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Mental Fitness Application." This initiative is focused on developing platforms for the Royal Navy that facilitate self-management of mental health aspects such as anxiety and mood. The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically targeting the information systems or technology strategic review services industry. The tender is located in Portsmouth, within the United Kingdom. Potential suppliers should note the key milestone due on 9th January 2026 for market engagement responses, with the contracted service period scheduled to start on 11th January 2026. Businesses should be aware that communication regarding future notices will be issued by 10th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies in the mental health technology sector, particularly those specialising in information systems strategic review services. The Ministry of Defence is aiming for applications that aid Royal Navy personnel in managing various mental health challenges, implying an interest in innovative and effective solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, which aligns with the suitability criteria outlined. This tender provides an excellent avenue for enterprises in the UK seeking to expand their clientele in the public sector and develop partnerships within central government frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Mental Fitness Application

Notice Description

The Royal Navy are seeking to explore the use of Mental Fitness (MF) applications or platforms to enable personnel to self-manage their anxiety, mood, emotions, thinking distortions, behaviours and motivation.

Planning Information

For full details please see attachment at this link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52adb1b0-f04d-4657-ab5b-8024b7bf95a9

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079373-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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