---
title: "CMF Alumni Network Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a77"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-03-06"
---

# CMF Alumni Network Platform

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a77

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## Summary

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.

## 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/020467-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | £235,000 |
| Contracts value | £235,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENTERPRISEJUNGLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020467-2026
- 20 Feb 2026 at 17:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015856-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 17:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005048-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020467-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015856-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005048-2026
  20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10646
  Invitation to 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

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