Award

GSS24096 - Marine Labour

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 15:08

Tender

19 Nov 2024 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, has completed an open procurement process to establish a framework agreement for the supply of marine labour to the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) vessels. The contract, titled "GSS24096 - Marine Labour," falls under the industry category of marine services. The agreement is divided into three lots: Deck, covering positions like Master and Chief Officer; Engine, covering roles such as Chief Engineer; and Catering, encompassing roles like Purser and Chief Cook. Published on 19th November 2024, this award notice confirms the procurement's completion stage, using an open procedure. The framework agreement has a total value of £1,400,000 and covers services within the United Kingdom from 3rd February 2025 to 11th February 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in marine recruitment, particularly those capable of providing qualified personnel swiftly. Companies like Advanced Resource Managers Limited and Seamariner Limited, identified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and awarded as suppliers, demonstrate that SMEs with the ability to deliver marine staff promptly and manage payroll services can thrive. The framework's requirement for contingent mariners to have the necessary certifications and meet rigorous security checks also highlights opportunities for agencies with robust compliance and recruitment processes.

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Notice Title

GSS24096 - Marine Labour

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** BAS required ad-hoc marine contingent labour to be supplied to the BAS vessels as and when required. This procurement relates to the established a framework agreement, which will be divided into 3 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Deck Roles covered: Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Bosun, Bosun's Mate, Science Bosun, Launchman, ABs Lot 2 - Engine Roles covered: Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Engineer, 4th Engineer, Deck Engineer, ETO Engineer, ETO Comms, Motorman Lot 3 - Catering Roles covered: Purser, Cook-Stewards, Senior Stewards, Stewards, Chief Cook, Cook This contract has been awarded after an open procedure under PCR2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65c51773-2dd7-4cfc-8498-f47665e66f95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a42efb2d-adc3-4f13-867f-e495bedbc648
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ADVANCED RESOURCE MANAGERS

ELITE CONSULT GROUP

OFFSHORE OPERATIONS

SEAMARINER

WORLDWIDE RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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