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DG UKDI External Recruitment Campaign Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Dec 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the "DG UKDI External Recruitment Campaign Transparency Notice." This tender, classified under "Job search services," employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £65,000, will be active from 25th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contracting process involved multiple locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The award was published on 15th December 2025 after being awarded to Korn Ferry (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier, on 21st November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability for such entities. Companies specialising in recruitment services and those with experience in handling framework agreements would find this tender particularly advantageous. With a wide geographical coverage and the backing of the Ministry of Defence, successful participation could bolster the reputation and portfolio of successful bidders, facilitating future engagements in similar high-profile campaigns.

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Notice Title

DG UKDI External Recruitment Campaign Transparency Notice

Notice Description

External Recruitment Campaign Transparency Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aba78529-14cb-4a0a-b9a5-fd67db72ea41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25513b94-834b-4f16-8c8d-24dab0331f6c
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
jonathan.mcniven101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORN FERRY (UK

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