--- title: "Armed Forces Recruiting Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8ff50096-2a3f-490c-8bcb-51712688de65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ff50096-2a3f-490c-8bcb-51712688de65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ff50096-2a3f-490c-8bcb-51712688de65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ff50096-2a3f-490c-8bcb-51712688de65.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-04-17" --- # Armed Forces Recruiting Service Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ff50096-2a3f-490c-8bcb-51712688de65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ff50096-2a3f-490c-8bcb-51712688de65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ff50096-2a3f-490c-8bcb-51712688de65.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed a procurement process for the Armed Forces Recruiting Service, classified under CPV code 79600000 for recruitment services. The competitive dialogue procurement method, conducted above the threshold, concluded with a contract award to SERCO LIMITED. The contract, valued at £1,326,089,815, spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2034, with primary service delivery in the postal code area SP11 8HJ. Key dates include the awarding date on 17 February 2025 and the tender period end date on 6 March 2024. This significant contract offers substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in large-scale recruitment services, particularly those capable of handling governmental and defence-sector requirements. Businesses with experience in providing extensive and sustained recruitment and logistical support would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Large companies with robust capabilities, like SERCO LIMITED, are ideal candidates to support such strategic government initiatives, ensuring operational success over extensive contractual periods. ## Notice Armed Forces Recruiting Service ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d534070-e91a-42f2-9411-31393df560b1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,326,089,815 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,326,089,815 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SERCO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2025 at 12:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d534070-e91a-42f2-9411-31393df560b1 - 13 Mar 2025 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d534070-e91a-42f2-9411-31393df560b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d534070-e91a-42f2-9411-31393df560b1 17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/914b60d1-012e-4876-9ccf-ef3b37d1ae78 - 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