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UKRI-4934 Interim Contingent Mariner Labour

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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24 Apr 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, a sub-central government public authority based in Swindon, has completed a procurement process for the provision of "UKRI-4934 Interim Contingent Mariner Labour" services. This contract, awarded directly without competition due to it being below threshold, was signed on 22 April 2025 with Seamariner Ltd, a large company located in Southampton. The service sought falls under the recruitment services category and is intended for delivery across the United Kingdom. The procurement has now reached the contract award stage with a contract period from 25 April 2025 to 31 May 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine labour provisioning, particularly those equipped to deliver recruitment services efficiently within short timeframes. Large service providers like Seamariner Ltd, known for their capacity to handle contingent workforce requirements, can benefit immensely from such government contracts. The contract, with a total gross value of £138,000, emphasises the demand for specialised recruitment services within the UK, opening avenues for growth for firms capable of matching such specific sector needs in marine and related industries.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4934 Interim Contingent Mariner Labour

Notice Description

This is a contract award for a short term contract for Marine Contingent Labour To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=943926812

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050704
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016793-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793 442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEAMARINER

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