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Permanent Secretary Recruitment Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Aug 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process for the "Permanent Secretary Recruitment Transparency Notice," classified under Business services, covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security (CPV 79000000). The contract, valued at £65,500, was awarded to RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES LIMITED on 20th August 2025. The contracting process was managed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement covered services applicable in various locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with the contract term set from 21st August 2025 to 20th August 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale firms involved in legal, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and related business services to engage with governmental organisations like the Ministry of Defence. Given the specialised nature and the value of this contract, businesses with a strong track record in these sectors could position themselves favourably for similar opportunities, leveraging their expertise to deliver effective recruitment services. Such engagements can facilitate business expansion into the public sector, enhancing reputational standing and contributing to business growth in a competitive market.

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Notice Title

Permanent Secretary Recruitment Transparency Notice

Notice Description

Transparency Notice for MOD Permanent Secretary Recruitment Transparency Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b635631e-db32-4f10-bcdf-eb4d192c0add
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29905bf2-0f3f-45fa-a892-214917251cd0
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 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
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

RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES

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