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title: "Royal Navy Catering Management System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d5d5a709-2df7-45ae-a7d7-e7957a775a4d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# Royal Navy Catering Management System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5d5a709-2df7-45ae-a7d7-e7957a775a4d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, is inviting expressions of interest for the development of a "Royal Navy Catering Management System". The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with market engagement activities in progress and a deadline for engagement set for 2nd March 2026. This tender falls under the software package and information systems industry category, specifically targeting areas such as industry-specific software packages and IT services. The project requires a solution to manage various aspects of catering operations for the Royal Navy in the East of England. The procurement process is initiated as a tender and suggests an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT consultancy, particularly those experienced in network operating systems and industry-specific applications. The tender's requirements for an intuitive and automated end-to-end solution create an ideal growth platform for businesses capable of delivering innovative software solutions that enhance operational efficiency. SMEs and VCSEs are noted as suitable participants, likely because of their potential for offering competitive and bespoke solutions. Businesses within the United Kingdom, particularly those with expertise in defence sector requirements and software system integration, would find themselves well-suited to compete in this process.

## Notice

The Royal Navy needs an end-to-end solution to manage catering endurance that covers stores management, galley management, ordering, receiving, nutrition, finances, and best practice; that is intuitive, automated where possible and supports crew members to do their best work, significantly improving the lived experience of catering services and safeguarding public funds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18031268-1d9c-439c-b672-5fe0eeccebce |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48214000 - Network operating system software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 08:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18031268-1d9c-439c-b672-5fe0eeccebce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18031268-1d9c-439c-b672-5fe0eeccebce
  6th February 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50b511c0-e89f-47d2-b445-510cd17e0c0b
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