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Employee Relocations Services

Issued by Ministry of Defence · via UK Find a Tender Service

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Published
29 Oct 2026
Closes
2 Apr 2027, 22:59 UTC
Value
GBP 7,000,000
Reference
714222456
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Defence & Security
Type
services

At a glance

Ministry of Defence in United Kingdom has published a request for information in defence & security: “Employee Relocations Services”. Submissions close on 2 April 2027, 155 days from today. The stated value is GBP 7,000,000. Quote reference 714222456 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 87 notices from this buyer since 2026, 55 of them currently open. There are 85 open defence & security notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.

Details

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

Context for bidders

We hold 87 notices from Ministry of Defence, going back to January 2026 — 55 of them still open. They buy mostly in Defence & Security, Construction & Infrastructure and IT & Telecom. There are 85 open Defence & Security tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 155 days.

Before you bid on this tender

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