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Surveyor Reward Benchmarking Exercise

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for a Surveyor Reward Benchmarking Exercise to BRAMBLE HUB LIMITED. This procurement, classified under the CPV category for business services such as law, marketing, and consulting, aims to study external pay and benefits for roles comparable to MCA Marine Surveyor Grades. It continues a cycle of benchmarking conducted every three years to aid in planning and decision-making. The contract, procured through a selective method via a framework agreement, began on 23rd January 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The tender covered a wide geographic scope, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other international regions, with a contract value of £53,900.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and businesses focused on consultancy and benchmarking services within the public sector. Companies with expertise in pay benchmarking or those familiar with marine roles and technical recruitment would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. By participating in such exercises, businesses can enhance their portfolio, strengthen their position within the public service sector, and expand their geographical reach across various territories included in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Surveyor Reward Benchmarking Exercise

Notice Description

This purchase is to procure the services of a specialist to conduct a bespoke study of the external pay and benefits landscape of comparable roles to MCA Marine Surveyor Grades. As part of the Survey & Inspection Transformation Programme (SITP) in 2015, a Pay Benchmarking exercise was conducted to help develop an attractive pay and remuneration package for Marine Surveyors and to improve recruitment retention within the organisation. It was agreed following implementation of SITP, that Pay Benchmarking exercises would be completed every 3 years to evaluate the MCAs offer against the external marketplace to measure movement. Exercises were completed in 2019 and 2023, and this exercise is to continue the cycle. This work aims to do the same and to help inform planning and decision making going forward.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0d4372d-c820-46d4-b4e3-649f24ff1d4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967ccc5d-df3f-4f34-bc8e-c3a730cd7d43
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

BRAMBLE HUB

Further Information

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