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Targeted Recruitment Process for Two Roles

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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16 Sep 2025 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency involved a targeted recruitment process for two roles under the industry category of recruitment services. Based in Southampton, England, the procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This award stage has been completed, with the award granted to Keystream Consulting Limited. The contract, valued at £15,360, covered the period from 6th July 2025 to 7th August 2025, providing recruitment services globally, including in the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, among other locations. Key dates in this process include the contract period start and end dates, and the award date of 7th July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies, especially those capable of handling comprehensive, end-to-end recruitment processes. Businesses with expertise in providing tailored recruitment strategies and a track record of partnership with governmental agencies may find this type of contract particularly beneficial for growth. The MCA's preference for suppliers capable of operating within a selective procurement framework indicates opportunities for SMEs to leverage their skills in targeted recruitment to secure similar contracts, fostering potential growth and development within this sector.

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Notice Title

Targeted Recruitment Process for Two Roles

Notice Description

Seeking to engage a recruitment agency using the Targeted Recruitment process to support the successful placement of two roles. The preferred supplier will work in partnership with MCGA to manage the full end-to-end recruitment process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13fdc5ee-784c-4c81-b564-88da978d10d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/547dcb12-7c66-441c-9a39-2f1639a15f4e
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
£15,360 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,360 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2025 - 7 Aug 2025 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
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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

KEYSTREAM CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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