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CMF Alumni Network Platform

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

16 Jan 2026 at 16:00

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 14:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "CMF Alumni Network Platform" was initiated by the Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority located in Portsmouth, UK. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically seeking software supply services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, allowing submissions through the Defence Sourcing Portal. The tender stage was active with key dates, including an enquiry period ending on 12th January 2026, a submission deadline of 23rd January 2026, and an anticipated award period concluding by 2nd February 2026. The entire contract period is expected to start on 13th February 2026 and end by 31st March 2027, with options for renewal extending potentially to 2030.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in developing and managing web-based platforms. The Ministry of Defence is prioritising small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it a fitting opportunity for these types of businesses to expand their portfolio. The contract's value, starting at £100,000, can increase to £150,000 for additional services. Given the focus on quality and technical expertise, companies with strong financial and technical capabilities are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contractual flexibility and potential for extensions provide a long-term engagement opportunity for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CMF Alumni Network Platform

Notice Description

The requirement is for a professional, web-based alumni platform to create and facilitate a one-stop shop providing a managed alumni service for the Combined Maritime Forces.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will include the option to extend by up to three years after the initial end date of approximately 31 March 2027 (date to be confirmed on contract award), giving a maximum duration up to approximately 31 March 2030 (date to be confirmed on contract award). The contract is set at an initial value of PS100,000 ex VAT (PS120,000 inc VAT) with the option to increase this to a total value of PS150,000 ex VAT (PS180,000 inc VAT) to allow for the purchase of additional goods/services as detailed in the contract.

Renewal: The contract will include the option to extend by up to three years after the initial end date of approximately 31 March 2027 (date to be confirmed on contract award), giving a maximum duration up to approximately 31 March 2030 (date to be confirmed on contract award). The contract is set at an initial value of PS100,000 ex VAT (PS120,000 inc VAT) with the option to increase this to a total value of PS150,000 ex VAT (PS180,000 inc VAT) to allow for the purchase of additional goods/services as detailed in the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f958
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004038-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Postcode Area
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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