---
title: "RFI 0069 - RFA DESK DIARIES AND CALENDARS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657e9"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# RFI 0069 - RFA DESK DIARIES AND CALENDARS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657e9

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015139-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 11:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015139-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015139-2026
  19th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e291241a-768b-4915-883e-292ce7093d32
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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