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Targeted Recruitment for Two Roles

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, based in Southampton, England, has completed the procurement process for targeted recruitment services to fill two positions. The tender, titled "Targeted Recruitment for Two Roles," falls under the recruitment services category and employs a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage on 23 February 2026, concluding with the contract period starting on 24 February and ending on 12 March 2026. This project extends its influence not only across the United Kingdom but also globally, covering various regions including the Channel Islands, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for recruitment agencies, particularly those catering to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the process was designed to accommodate their involvement. With a contract value of £11,997.44, this project has the potential to expand the agency's reach into new markets. Businesses capable of delivering recruitment services efficiently and leveraging targeted recruitment methodologies could find ample growth prospects through participation. Furthermore, it sets a precedent for similar organisations looking to engage with public sector contracts globally.

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Notice Title

Targeted Recruitment for Two Roles

Notice Description

Recruitment agency using the Targeted Recruitment process to support the placement of two roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6ee256a-f0a2-4415-98f3-f9dbe1239a85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/900cde5b-ccc2-4788-9080-5f87f3ca1cb2
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
£11,997 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,997 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2026 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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 GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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