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title: "CMF Alumni Network Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f958"
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# CMF Alumni Network Platform

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f958

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004038-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 16:00 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004038-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084470-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004038-2026
  16th January 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084470-2025
  18th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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