Scope
Reference
714222456
Description
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has contracted for specialists in relocation services to support MoD civilians eligible for transfer allowances since 1992 and would like to notify the market of a potential upcoming procurement for its future relocation services. Prior to launching a procurement, the MoD is keen to engage and understand the current capability and capacity of the market relating to end to end employee relocation services through an initial request for information followed by a more formal market engagement process as detailed in the engagement process description. This engagement will inform a procurement, the details of which are still to be determined.
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) and a Relocation Company Scheme (RCS) which 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 current contract expires at the end of November 2026.
The services currently offer a Guaranteed Sale Price for the old home, protection against market losses, and help with buying the new home. The relocation contract also offered support with ancillary services such as valuers, solicitors, removals, estate agents, surveyors, and partner career assistance.
The current contract is open to Other Government Departments (OGDs) and Agencies (40+ have access to the contract). For OGDs and/or Agencies there is a bespoke contract annex which provides for any variances in the requirement and pricing specific to that OGD or Agency.
The MoD is the main user and party to the contract, and it will be MoD Commercial who will contract for future relocation services in line with the MoD relocation policy.
For the avoidance of doubt, this notice is not a call for competition. Any comments, indications of interest, participation, or non-participation by any organisation at this stage will not influence the process, selection and/or award decision for any future potential procurement, nor will it be taken as a supplier's committed position. Non-participation will not exclude you from any possible future competition for this requirement.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79613000 - Employee relocation services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
9 May 2025
Engagement process description
Initially we are asking you to complete a Request for Information (RFI) attached to this notice and submit it by 17:00 on 30th April 2025. The authority will review responses and where requested we will invite any interested parties to a 1:1 meeting to discuss the themes in more detail. This is to allow us to design our procurement event more thoroughly taking into account industry requirements.
MoD have a Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) which acts as a one stop shop for contract opportunities, tendering and information on doing business with MoD. Suppliers must be registered on DSP to participate in sourcing events.
Please see the link below for instructions on how to register on DSP.
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/user-guide.html
The direct link to access the DSP opportunity listing, which contains the RFI attachment, is here: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59672
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 December 2025
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Ministry of Defence
Glasgow
G2 8EX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Anita Clark
Email: anita.websterclark278@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKM82 - Glasgow City
Organisation type: Public authority - central government