715928488 - Provision of Mediation Services to the Armed Forces and MOD Civil Servants

The Ministry of Defence is soliciting proposals for the provision of mediation, arbitration, and conciliation services for the Armed Forces and MOD Civil Servants under solicitation number 2026/S 000-093547. This framework contract has an estimated total value of 400,000 GBP excluding VAT and 500,000 GBP including VAT. The initial period of performance is set for two years, running from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2029, with potential extension options for two additional 12-month periods, extending the possible duration to March 31, 2031. Services will be performed within the United Kingdom, and payments will be made monthly in arrears. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure where the Ministry of Defence will down-select expressions of interest to be invited to tender. Award evaluation is based on a 60/40 quality and price split, with a heavy emphasis on quality. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are identified as particularly suitable for this requirement. Interested parties must submit requests to participate by November 2, 2026, via the Defence Sourcing Portal, where the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Invitation to Tender will be managed. Performance will be monitored through KPIs defined within the Statement of Requirement.