Award

Accreditation for Recruiting

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

30 Apr 2025 at 17:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Accreditation for Recruiting," categorised under training services with the CPV code 80500000. This procurement took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated through a direct method after an open competition attracted no successful suppliers. With a procurement value of £73,332, the contract was awarded on 30th April 2025, just a day after the tender period ended on 29th April 2025. The contract extends from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2027. As the procurement stage is the award, the process is complete, with "The Recruitment & Employment Confederation" being selected as the supplier.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the training services sector desiring to partner with the Ministry of Defence. The preference for SMEs by the Ministry of Defence makes it an attractive opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises motivated to expand their client base and develop innovative solutions in recruitment training. Additionally, the nature of the direct procurement method suggests potential for further engagement with relevant suppliers in subsequent rounds or similar opportunities. This contract, being part of public sector engagement, offers businesses not only growth but also valuable experience working with a major governmental organisation.

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Notice Title

Accreditation for Recruiting

Notice Description

Notification of award of contract which was placed as a direct award following an open competition during which no supplier was successful

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75819860-d01f-4be3-b224-74282c695a16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8ab4b9-ba68-4ff3-9e0f-6ee5a1664bcf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,332 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,332 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE RECRUITMENT & EMPLOYMENT CONFEDERATION

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