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IT Technical Architect

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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30 Dec 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process involves the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) engaging with the search for an IT Technical Architect under the title "IT Technical Architect." Focusing on the recruitment services industry category, this tender aims to facilitate the Aberdeen Data Centre (DC) move, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender stage was completed with an active award on 28th November 2025. Operating from Southampton, England, the contract period runs from 2nd January 2026 to 30th April 2026 with a budget of £69,163.9 GBP. The procurement was suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and was awarded to Search Consultancy Limited.

This tender process presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT architecture and solutions development. Firms with expertise in data centre relocations and those capable of delivering comprehensive recruitment services in complex technical environments would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. It is especially beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as the procurement process was designed to accommodate them, potentially opening avenues for collaboration with large agencies like the MCA in future projects throughout the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

IT Technical Architect

Notice Description

Architectural resource to assist with the Aberdeen Data Centre (DC) move. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business and technical requirements and identify potential solutions. Develop and maintain solution architecture artifacts, including diagrams, specifications, and models.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02ffb910-a251-4ed2-b062-e5fc03297a42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73344cba-13a2-476d-ba4f-f309f7ff1c33
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,163 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,163 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Contracts
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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