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IT Technical Architect

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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28 Jul 2026 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) involved an open procedure to engage a Lead Technical Architect for providing architectural leadership, technical assurance, and delivery governance. The overall value of the contract was £95,829.50, covering a six-month period from 5th May 2026 to 13th October 2026, targeting supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, in locations spanning the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. The awarding stage of this procurement has been completed, with SEARCH CONSULTANCY LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, being awarded the contract, as published on 28th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT and personnel supply services to showcase their expertise in technical architecture. While the MCA primarily engages larger suppliers, SMEs and VCSEs may consider forming partnerships or sub-contracting arrangements with larger firms like SEARCH CONSULTANCY LIMITED to gain footholds in such contracts. Businesses with strong capabilities in technical assurance and governance, particularly those with prior experience in serving government organisations across diverse geographical areas, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Technical Architect

Notice Description

Lead Technical Architect to provide architectural leadership, technical assurance, and delivery governance for a period of 6 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d325dc42-d154-4be6-834f-e75faf2aa03c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c7fa420-1c35-4291-b853-25df7ed215e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,829 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,829 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 13 Oct 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
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

SEARCH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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