Award

CMF Alumni Network Platform

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 14:26

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 17:13

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Portsmouth, initiated an open procurement process for a "CMF Alumni Network Platform" aimed at providing a web-based alumni service for the Combined Maritime Forces. The procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically software supply services, and encompasses deliverables across the United Kingdom. The process commenced with a tender notice published on 20 January 2026, followed by the tender submission deadline on 16 February 2026. The subsequent award stage concluded on 20 February 2026. The contract officially commenced on 9 March 2026, with an option to extend until 2030, reflecting a structured procurement journey encompassing planning, tender, and award stages.

This tender offers business growth opportunities to companies specialising in alumni platform development and software supply services, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Ministry of Defence’s open procurement method ensures fair competition, encouraging diverse bids from eligible companies skilled in software solutions and professional services. This is advantageous for businesses looking to expand their client base within the government sector, and it specifically benefits those capable of delivering technology services tailored to manage alumni networks. Businesses seeking long-term engagements will also find value in the contractual renewal options, depending on performance and additional service needs.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020467-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£235,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£235,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISEJUNGLE

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