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title: "RFI0069 - RFA DESK DIARIES AND CALENDARS"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# RFI0069 - RFA DESK DIARIES AND CALENDARS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d701743a-ed1d-4f2e-aae6-be25c089c792

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence seeks providers in the publishing services sector to supply desk diaries and calendars, under the tender titled "RFI0069 - RFA DESK DIARIES AND CALENDARS." The opportunity, published on 19 February 2026, is currently in the tender stage with submissions due by 25 February 2026 at 12:00 noon. Delivery is expected within the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically Portsmouth, with the contract period starting on 26 February 2026 and concluding by the end of the same day. The procurement method specified is a Request for Information (RFI) only, which indicates preliminary market engagement intended to gather information for potential tenders.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in publishing services, particularly those capable of easily liaising with the Ministry of Defence in Portsmouth, will find this tender suitable. Participation in this RFI could enable companies to gain visibility and access future procurement opportunities with larger contracts within public procurement, fostering potential future collaboration and enhancing business credibility.

## Notice

Please see attached RFI document for full details and how to submit your response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e291241a-768b-4915-883e-292ce7093d32 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - RFI ONLY |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e291241a-768b-4915-883e-292ce7093d32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e291241a-768b-4915-883e-292ce7093d32
  19th February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5838b802-a363-430a-b26b-1e25697478e1
  n/a

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