Award

IT Technical Architect

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2025 at 10:19

Award Notice
Award

08 May 2024 at 09:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), located in Southampton, England, has concluded a procurement process for an "IT Technical Architect" under the industry category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The latest award was made to Search Consultancy Limited on 19th May 2025, with the contract period extending from 27th May 2025 to 31st December 2025. This procurement covers various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and beyond, with a contract value of GBP £211,582.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and staffing solutions, particularly those capable of providing temporary personnel. Given the framework agreement approach, businesses that are part of such frameworks or aim to be, could find growth potential here. The tender details suggest a favourability towards SMEs, encouraging smaller enterprises to compete. This opens the door for tech firms and staffing agencies looking to expand their services internationally while aligning with public sector demands in diverse geographic locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Technical Architect

Notice Description

Temporary resource requirement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0235c8c1-06a2-4316-8a92-322f25b2741d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d653ff-9e67-4826-af74-44aa940ce8af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,282 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£211,582 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEARCH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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