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title: "Permanent Secretary Recruitment Transparency Notice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b635631e-db32-4f10-bcdf-eb4d192c0add"
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published: "2025-08-27"
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# Permanent Secretary Recruitment Transparency Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b635631e-db32-4f10-bcdf-eb4d192c0add

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Transparency Notice for MOD Permanent Secretary Recruitment Transparency Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29905bf2-0f3f-45fa-a892-214917251cd0 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,500 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29905bf2-0f3f-45fa-a892-214917251cd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29905bf2-0f3f-45fa-a892-214917251cd0
  27th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d0bf960-50ae-4d35-b38b-093ceba7d66e
  n/a

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