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title: "Accreditation for Recruiting"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-04-30"
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# Accreditation for Recruiting

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75819860-d01f-4be3-b224-74282c695a16

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8ab4b9-ba68-4ff3-9e0f-6ee5a1664bcf |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE RECRUITMENT & EMPLOYMENT CONFEDERATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 17:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8ab4b9-ba68-4ff3-9e0f-6ee5a1664bcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8ab4b9-ba68-4ff3-9e0f-6ee5a1664bcf
  30th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb1ee74c-f87f-49ab-9160-81b58f818c54
  n/a

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