---
title: "CCCT/852- Provision of Recruitment Services for Levels AS II through to SP in support of DE&S HR"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051496"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# CCCT/852- Provision of Recruitment Services for Levels AS II through to SP in support of DE&S HR

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051496

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a central government authority in the United Kingdom, is planning a significant procurement process for the provision of recruitment services to support its HR needs. The procurement process, identified as "CCCT/852- Provision of Recruitment Services for Levels AS II through to SP," falls under the services category and involves placement services of office-support personnel. The location for service delivery covers the entire UK, with the procurement currently in the planning stage. The estimated contract value is £5,000,000 with a gross upper limit of £6,000,000, and significant dates include the future notice planned for 28th March 2026 and the contract period starting on 28th September 2026, running through to 28th September 2028, with a possible extension up to 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment, especially those capable of fulfilling office-support roles. The process is tailored to include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a pathway for these organisations to engage with a lucrative government contract. Businesses well-suited to this opportunity would have expertise in recruitment services, particularly in managing large-scale staffing solutions within governmental or similar structured settings. The availability of a renewable contract term indicates a potential for sustained business growth and strategic partnership over several years. Interested businesses should prepare for the upcoming tender period by aligning their capabilities with the requirements of the DE&S to maximise their competitive advantage.

## Notice

Replacement contract to the current CCCT/729. Provision of Recrutment Services for Levels AS II through to SP in support of DE&S HR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024944-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2026 - 28 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 13:17 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024944-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 13:08 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024925-2025
- 15 May 2025 at 13:22 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021785-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024944-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024925-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021785-2025
  15th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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