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Planned procurement · Notice 102832-2026

Employee Relocations Services

Ministry of Defence

Value
£7m
Stage
Early notice
Where
UK-wide
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Contract
1 Dec 2027 – 1 Dec 2030

In plain English

The Ministry of Defence wants a specialist relocation company to support its civilian employees who move home or transfer temporarily, covering services such as home sale, legal work, removals, estate agents and partner career support, UK-wide. The estimated value is £7,000,000 for a contract running from 1 December 2027 to 1 December 2030, and the notice says it is a potential upcoming procurement, with a stated deadline of 2 April 2027.

Good fit for: Established relocation management companies able to run a UK-wide home-move service, including guaranteed sale prices and a network of solicitors, removers and estate agents.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Bids go through the MoD's Defence Sourcing Portal THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE RUN THROUGH THE DEFENCE SOURCING PORTAL (DSP)
  • Must cover guaranteed sale price and market-loss protection features such as a Guaranteed Sale Price (GSP) for the old home, protection against market losses, and assistance with purchasing new homes
  • Over 40 other government bodies may use the contract, with bespoke terms Bespoke contract annexes provide for any specific variances in requirements and pricing for these organisations.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer 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 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.m…

Read the official notice

What happens next

This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. Read the official notice for the details.

Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 29 Oct 2026.

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