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Employee Relocations Services

Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy recruitment work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £7,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2027.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
11:59pm, Friday 2 April 2027

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 157 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has contracted specialists in relocation services to support MoD civilian employees eligible for transfer allowances since 1992. The MoD hereby notifies the market of a potential upcoming procurement for employee relocation services. MoD civilian employee relocation provision is the supporting services offered through a specialised relocation company contract. The current requirements encompass two schemes; - a Relocation Introductory Scheme (RIS) - a Relocation Company Scheme (RCS) These provide services to the MoD and to staff authorised by the MoD to participate in such Schemes. The requirements cover services for moves of home (e.g. Home Sale, legal…Read the full description
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has contracted specialists in relocation services to support MoD civilian employees eligible for transfer allowances since 1992. The MoD hereby notifies the market of a potential upcoming procurement for employee relocation services. MoD civilian employee relocation provision is the supporting services offered through a specialised relocation company contract. The current requirements encompass two schemes; - a Relocation Introductory Scheme (RIS) - a Relocation Company Scheme (RCS) These provide services to the MoD and to staff authorised by the MoD to participate in such Schemes. The requirements cover services for moves of home (e.g. Home Sale, legal services, removals, estate agents, marketing of properties, partner career support etc.) and temporary transfers (provision of introductory rental services). The existing contract includes features such as a Guaranteed Sale Price (GSP) for the old home, protection against market losses, and assistance with purchasing new homes, expires on 30 November 2027. Ancillary services under the contract include valuers, solicitors, removals, estate agents, surveyors, and partner career assistance. Contract Access: The existing contract is accessible to Other Government Departments (OGDs) and Agencies (over 40 currently have access). Bespoke contract annexes provide for any specific variances in requirements and pricing for these organisations. Contracting Authority: The MoD is the principal user and contracting authority for these services. Future contracts will be awarded by MoD Commercial in accordance with MoD relocation policy. ** PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE RUN THROUGH THE DEFENCE SOURCING PORTAL (DSP) ** Please follow the attached link for guidance on onboarding: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/user-guide.html

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Friday 2 April 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 102832-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

Procurements

629

Awards

355

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From notice 102832-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 October 2026.