Official UK procurement notice
LGBT Restorative Measures Communications UK3
Authority: Ministry of Defence (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThere is a requirement to conduct an advertised bespoke competition to onboard a supplier to design and implement a national communications strategy aimed at raising awareness of the LGBT Restorative Measures available to veterans affected by the ban in the Armed Forces (1967–2000). This is to ensure maximum outreach and encouraging eligible veterans to apply for the schemes, which will close at 23:59 on 12 December 2026.
Suppliers must provide a clear Statement alongside their Expression of Interest response to this Advert.
This statement of a maximum of 500 words must show their track record and relevant experience delivering services or projects within this area, detailing organisations and results and dates. If a supplier does not provide this with their Expression of Interest, they will be excluded and will not be issued with an Invitation to Tender.
We are looking for Expressions of Interest or Requests to Participate from this Notice, accompanied by a 500 word Statement showing their track record and relevant experience delivering services or projects within this area, detailing organisations and results and dates.
If a supplier does not provide this 500 word Statement and their Expression of Interest, they will be excluded and will not be issued with an Invitation to Tender.
In addition, this procurement has been rated with a Cyber Risk Assessment of Level 1 (Foundation).
Please Note: The Expression of Interest and 500 word Statement must be submitted via email to Sanjay.Kottegoda100@mod.gov.uk by the deadline of 23:59 on Sunday 1st March 2026.
Thereafter the Expressions of Interest and Statements will be evaluated and suppliers will be downselected to maintain the tender list at a manageable level.
Downselected suppliers will be issued with an Invitation To Tender by 3rd March 2026. The Invitation To Tender will be issued through the Defence Sourcing Portal.
Suppliers will have a very short window of opportunity to ask clarification questions closing on 5th March 2026, with the Authority answering those by 7th March 2026.
The Tender Return Date will be 23:59 on 15th March 2026.
The Award decision date (estimated) is 30th March 2026.
CPV: Advertising campaign services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1CancelledPublished value£50,000
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lot awarding rule: Most Advantageous Tender with Award/Evaluation Criteria being published in the issued Invitation to Tender
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 19 Feb 2026, 16:35 GMT
- Last source update
- 3 Mar 2026, 16:09 GMT
- Authority reference
715779477- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-019154- Latest notice
- Procurement termination notice (UK12)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658a0Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 15 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 5 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
Suppliers must provide a clear Statement alongside their Expression of Interest response to this Advert.
This statement of a maximum of 500 words must show their track record and relevant experience delivering services or projects within this area, detailing organisations and results and dates. If a supplier does not provide this with their Expression of Interest, they will be excluded and will not be issued with an Invitation to Tender.
We are looking for Expressions of Interest or Requests to Participate from this Notice, accompanied by a 500 word Statement showing their track record and relevant experience delivering services or projects within this area, detailing organisations and results and dates.
If a supplier does not provide this 500 word Statement and their Expression of Interest, they will be excluded and will not be issued with an Invitation to Tender.
In addition, this procurement has been rated with a Cyber Risk Assessment of Level 1 (Foundation).
Please Note: The Expression of Interest and 500 word Statement must be submitted via email to Sanjay.Kottegoda100@mod.gov.uk by the deadline of 23:59 on Sunday 1st March 2026.
Thereafter the Expressions of Interest and Statements will be evaluated and suppliers will be downselected to maintain the tender list at a manageable level.
Downselected suppliers will be issued with an Invitation To Tender by 3rd March 2026. The Invitation To Tender will be issued through the Defence Sourcing Portal.
Suppliers will have a very short window of opportunity to ask clarification questions closing on 5th March 2026, with the Authority answering those by 7th March 2026.
The Tender Return Date will be 23:59 on 15th March 2026.
Timeline
19 Feb 2026 → 1 Apr 2026 · 6 dates- Planning notice published250 days ago19 Feb 2026, 16:35 GMT
- Next notice expected249 days ago20 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Latest notice published238 days ago3 Mar 2026, 16:09 GMT
- Clarification questions by236 days ago5 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Submission deadline226 days ago15 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts210 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Feb 2026- Planned procurement notice published19 Feb 2026, 16:35 GMTUK3
- Procurement termination notice published3 Mar 2026, 16:09 GMTUK12
- Status changed to withdrawn3 Mar 2026, 16:09 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier not published | — | 3 Mar 2026 | CancelledFollowing our review of the Expressions of Interest and Statements received, we have concluded that, due to not being sufficiently detailed enough in outlining the requirements within the published UK3 Notice, the submissions did not meet the specific and essential requirements of the LGBT Restorative Measures communications campaign. This initiative demands a supplier with demonstrable expertise in engaging hard-to-reach and marginalised communities, particularly those with a historical reluctance to engage with the MOD. The campaign’s success hinges on the use of innovative, non-traditional communication methods and a trauma-informed, inclusive approach. The EOIs submitted did not provide sufficient evidence, such as robust case studies or measurable outcomes, to confirm the required level of capability and experience. Given the critical and sensitive nature of this initiative, we have made the decision to re-advertise the opportunity to ensure we secure a supplier with the proven expertise necessary to deliver its objectives effectively. The UK 4 - Tender Notice Advert is due to be issued on Friday 6 March. |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Procurement termination notice Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- Planned procurement notice Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender