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title: "Accreditation for Recruiting"
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# Accreditation for Recruiting

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d751ed4-2626-4691-8284-e6da5a1f445d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for a project titled "Accreditation for Recruiting," categorised under Training services (CPV code 80500000). This procurement is aimed at providing training to personnel with one year of recruiting experience, enabling them to obtain a widely recognised recruitment qualification. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, the process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set at 13 January 2025. The contract is expected to start on 1 February 2025 and will run until 31 March 2027, featuring an open procedure below the threshold with an estimated value of £73,332.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced in professional accreditation and capable of accommodating up to 120 trainees over the contract period. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as they can leverage this contract to enhance their service portfolios and gain credibility through association with the Ministry of Defence. The successful bidder will meet a critical demand, thereby positioning themselves for future contracts in both the public and private sectors.

## Notice

The requirement is for training to obtain accreditation for recruiting for personnel with one year experience of recruiting. This accreditation consolidates their current knowledge adding significant value to our recruitment product, but also provides a widely recognised recruitment qualification amongst civilian employers. Initial cohort of 30 personnel for a start date of early 2025, for delivery no later than 31 March 2025. After 1 April 2025, 3 further cohorts for up to 30 personnel to be available to take up if required up to 31 March 2027. Supplier will need to be able to accommodate the 120 possible total accreditation spaces by 31 March 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11d4c744-c153-482b-94ae-7797e9611f61 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,332 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2024 at 20:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11d4c744-c153-482b-94ae-7797e9611f61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11d4c744-c153-482b-94ae-7797e9611f61
  22nd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d58208ce-9c5e-4716-a6ef-994c66037f2c
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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