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Pay Benchmarking Exercise for HMCG

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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14 Mar 2025 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), based in Southampton, England, has completed the procurement process for a "Pay Benchmarking Exercise for HMCG". This project falls under the industry category of human resources management consultancy services (CPV 79414000) and involves reviewing HM Coastguard officer grades, pay, and rewards. The contract has been awarded to JOURNEY4 LIMITED, located in York, North Yorkshire, with the project set to start on 3rd January 2024 and end on 31st March 2024. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6187: Lot5 HR Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), with a total contract value of £50,000 GBP. Notably, this procurement is suitable for SMEs, but not for VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in HR management consultancy services to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio. Companies with a background in human resources, particularly those experienced with public sector roles and compensation benchmarking, would find this tender a fitting match. SMEs stand to benefit greatly from such opportunities, positioning themselves as key players in the market while contributing to the strategic goals of a major public agency like the MCA. The successful execution of this contract could bolster a firm's reputation and open doors for future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pay Benchmarking Exercise for HMCG

Notice Description

Using Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6187: Lot5 HR Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), our requirement is to review HM Coastguard Officer grades, pay and reward against comparative roles in similar organisations and across Government at a regional and national level. This will provide an evidential base to assist HM Coastguard develop appropriate and tailored strategies to improve recruitment and retention and ensure that its staff are correctly graded, paid and rewarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3790db2-8ea5-409f-be80-856ca971139e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 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
Not specified
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

JOURNEY4

Further Information

Notice Documents

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