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Recruitment Brand Marketing and Attraction Contract (TRN)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 May 2022 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process to award a contract for "Recruitment Brand Marketing and Attraction Contract (TRN)" within the recruitment services industry, valued at £900,000. The contract period begins on 26th April 2022 and extends until 25th April 2025. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 7th April 2022. The project is located in South West England, specifically with delivery addresses in the postal code area SP4 0JQ.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for creative recruitment-marketing agencies looking to enhance their business reach and engage in innovative recruitment campaigns. Companies with expertise in growing a diverse talent base through digital-first strategies are well-positioned to compete, particularly those recognised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the emphasis on speed and scale in recruitment activities, agencies capable of delivering impactful marketing solutions to attract world-class talent to the Defence sector will find valuable prospects for growth and partnership through this engagement.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Brand Marketing and Attraction Contract (TRN)

Notice Description

Dstl is looking to collaborate with a creative recruitment-marketing agency to deliver innovative campaigns to grow our specialist workforce, attracting world class talent to work here. With a digital first approach, we need to reach a diverse talent base as we conduct an unprecedented recruitment campaign in terms of speed and numbers to capitalize on Government Spending Review investment in Defence and security research.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b48ddff-eaff-49e0-8c21-efcff0f2cb42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5689bfc2-e71e-4050-a8db-a430b4fbd027
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2022 - 25 Apr 2025 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
rowan.murray@smrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 6BD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Ancoats & Beswick
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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