Planning

RFI 0069 - RFA DESK DIARIES AND CALENDARS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for the procurement titled "RFI 0069 - RFA Desk Diaries and Calendars." The initiative is classified under publishing services and is intended for service delivery within the Portsmouth region, United Kingdom. As part of the central government public authority, the procurement process is set to progress with initial market engagement concluding on 25 February 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to review the detailed instructions on how to submit responses provided in the linked documentation.

This tender represents a promising avenue for businesses specialising in publishing services, particularly those capable of producing desk diaries and calendars. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises are deemed suitable for participation, offering a growth opportunity in government contracts. Businesses with expertise in printing and publishing could leverage this procurement to enhance their presence in the public sector, ensuring compliance with legal standards outlined in the UK Public Contracts Act of 2023. With the planned contract period slated to commence on 26 February 2026, firms should prepare to bid by the scheduled deadline.

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Notice Title

RFI 0069 - RFA DESK DIARIES AND CALENDARS

Notice Description

Please see the link below for the attached document which contains full details including how to submit your response: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e291241a-768b-4915-883e-292ce7093d32

Planning Information

Please see the link below for the attached document which contains full details including how to submit your response: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e291241a-768b-4915-883e-292ce7093d32

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015139-2026
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

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 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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