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Business Analyst (C2P)

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), located in Southampton, England, has completed the procurement stage for the "Business Analyst (C2P)" contract, which falls under the recruitment services category (CPV: 79600000). This procurement was initiated to support the Command and Control Programme, a digital transformation project for emergency services systems potentially affecting locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and more. The contract was awarded to HAYS Specialist Recruitment Limited on 17 February 2026, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 19 February to 31 July 2026, with a value of £89,904.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in digital transformations and emergency services systems. With small and medium enterprises (SMEs) being considered suitable for this contract, the opportunity provides a chance for smaller businesses to expand their portfolio in high-impact projects. Potential growth in this field could occur through involvement in complex systems analysis and implementation, enhancing reputation and expertise in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Business Analyst (C2P)

Notice Description

The Command and Control Programme is a complex, high-risk digital transformation involving the replacement of a nationally critical emergency services system. Specialist business analysis expertise is required to lead comprehensive scoping and requirements capture across people, processes, technology, data, and operational risk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcee8056-c3ba-4612-968e-c47b855ab483
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cdd7258-f953-40cd-9a50-07086017b453
Current Stage
Award
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,904 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,904 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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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

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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