Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence
Buyer Address: Navy Commercial, NCHQ, Whale Island, Portsmouth, UKJ31, PO2 8BY, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Isabel King
Contact Email: isabel.king107@mod.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence
Buyer Address: Navy Commercial, NCHQ, Whale Island, Portsmouth, UKJ31, PO2 8BY, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Isabel King
Contact Email: isabel.king107@mod.gov.uk
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.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005048-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
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 £100,000 ex VAT (£120,000 inc VAT) with the option to increase this to a total value of £150,000 ex VAT (£180,000 inc VAT) to allow for the purchase of additional goods/services as detailed in the contract.
Lot 1 Value: GBP 250,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 300,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-27T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Financial
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Invitation to Tender
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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