Award

Provision of Temporary Resource, Yacht Crew Recruitment Services

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2025 at 09:54

TenderAmendment

19 Mar 2025 at 12:44

Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed the procurement process for the provision of temporary yacht crew recruitment services. This tender, aimed at recruitment services under CPV code 79600000, was conducted using an open procedure below the FTS threshold in compliance with PCR15 regulations. The contract was awarded to Ant Recruitment Ltd, marking the procurement stage as 'Award' on 9th May 2025, with the contract period beginning immediately on the same date until 22nd April 2026. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom, along with other regions such as British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands, focusing on maritime crew recruitment.

This tender represents a potential growth opportunity for SMEs specialising in recruitment and personnel supply services, particularly those with expertise in the maritime sector. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to showcase their capabilities in sourcing, screening, and deploying qualified yacht crew swiftly, aligning with the stringent standards required by the DfT. Although Ant Recruitment Ltd has acquired the award, similar businesses with adeptness in temporary staffing and maritime operations can leverage this contract model, opening avenues for service provision in high-stakes maritime transport operations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Temporary Resource, Yacht Crew Recruitment Services

Notice Description

DfT Provision of Temporary Resource - Yacht Crew Recruitment Services The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a supplier for the provision of Yacht Crew Recruitment Services through an open, competitive process, aligned with procurement regulations for services below the FTS threshold. This procurement was conducting under PCR15. This is a call-off agreement, meaning expenditure will be driven by business need, ensuring flexibility in resource allocation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b1b046c-af9b-4c9c-b634-4bd4bf490c87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d32c732-167d-4b4e-b12b-2c1b26bbdad5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,710 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 22 Apr 2026 6-12 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANT RECRUITMENT

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